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GMCA 1721 Rates Appeals (Avison Young)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a direct contract to Avison Young (UK) Limited under the procurement titled "GMCA 1721 Rates Appeals." The contract pertains to the management of property portfolios involving operational fire and police stations, as well as waste management facilities, under the CPV classification "Financial and insurance services" (66000000). This contract is valued at £50,000 and is structured on a no win/no fee basis. Planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and run through 31st March 2029, the initiative falls under the industry category of services and addresses both SME suitability and geographical operations within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has moved past completion, with the award confirmed as of 10th February 2026.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector, especially those capable of delivering strategic property rate management and appeals. Firms with expertise in navigating complex property systems and those looking to penetrate public sector contracts would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The structure of the contract, with a performance-linked fee model, pushes for innovation and efficiency, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs targeting sustainable business development within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1721 Rates Appeals (Avison Young)

Notice Description

The property portfolios of GMCA are very complex in terms of the unique nature of the properties being operational fire and police stations and waste management facilities. The contract operates on a no win / no fee basis and the fee is calculated as a fixed percentage of actual savings realised. The new ratings list is published on 1st April 2026 and is for a 3-year term. Work on this contract will overlap the current one for the 2023 list and will continue until the appeals window has been closed or the claims have been exhausted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-688e7c30-a534-4de5-9ceb-e61d5647b441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a8733-2092-4f38-b6ed-14c6fcb1609b
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVISON YOUNG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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