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GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), features the "GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service" in the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Manchester, England, this contract aims to engage a Political Monitoring Service to keep abreast of political activities and government announcements, supporting GMCA's government engagement strategy. The procurement followed a direct award method and concluded its tendering phase on 5th November 2025. The contract commenced on 6th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 5th November 2028, with an awarded value of approximately £65,369.88.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the political consulting and monitoring sectors, particularly favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability requirements. Offering services in political analysis and government relations would be advantageous, especially for those looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Constellia Limited, a large-scale organisation, has been selected as the supplier, presenting potential collaboration avenues for complementary service providers. Such opportunities could spur businesses to strengthen networks and broaden market influence in the competitive landscape of public service consultancy.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service

Notice Description

DeHavilland is a Political Monitoring Service used to help keep up to date with political activity and parliamentary engagement. Key outputs for this contract is political monitoring of Parliament and Government announcements that support the GMCA's Government engagement strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67dfa20b-9e0d-4e96-ab93-ac8e52504cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2b2aa-04ae-4a08-a722-62ef423e7f23
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2028 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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