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GMCA 1375 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support 2

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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31 Jul 2025 at 07:56

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24 Mar 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process titled "GMCA 1375 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support 2" in the services category of business and management consultancy. The procurement, which utilised a direct award method, is in the award stage and involves consultancy support for developing 10-year local Growth Plans. This contract, valued at £139,400, will cover several regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The contract period spans from 6th January 2025 to 31st December 2025, with the most recent award published on 31st July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on consultancy services for diverse projects such as land acquisition, housing, transport, and low-carbon initiatives. Businesses specialising in creating comprehensive growth strategies and those with expertise in financial planning, governance evaluation, and capacity building would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Providing a chance to influence substantial local development initiatives, the tender can foster business growth by aligning with public sector needs and leveraging private investment opportunities.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1375 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support 2

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support the development of the 10-year local Growth Plans relating to the following areas: Develop and identify key projects within the programme, including land acquisition, housing, commercial developments, transport, and low carbon initiatives, and establish the sequencing of activities to achieve the ambition of the Growth Plans. Work alongside the delivery team to create additional capacity during a time of increased workload and put in place the capabilities needed to deliver future activity. Create a cash flow detailing public sector grants and private investment, including revenue and capital costs, using established benchmarks where specifics are unknown, and suggest next steps for cost accuracy for each growth plan. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing governance arrangements for each programme and recommend appropriate governance and delivery vehicles needed to accelerate and oversee delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a92a85-aba7-4198-a34d-5d8993c28653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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