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GMCA 1491 ISP Solution

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for the "GMCA 1491 ISP Solution" to ensure an IT infrastructure connection for the GM Firefighter's Pensions Scheme to the National Pensions Dashboard by 30 October 2025. This contract, classified under the Software package and information systems category, was awarded through a direct award procurement method, with a total contract value of £76,905. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Heywood Limited designated as the supplier. The contract period extends from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028, and the procurement specifically caters to SMEs within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions and digital infrastructure. Businesses equipped to provide software and information systems services can find potential growth by engaging in similar future opportunities with public sector organisations like the GMCA. With a focus on digital integration and system interface development, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from the expanding demand for digital solutions in public administration.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1491 ISP Solution

Notice Description

The Authority is legally required to have a digital interface in place to enable us to connect the GM Firefighter's Pensions Scheme to the digital architecture for the Pensions Dashboard which needs to be implemented by the connection date of 30th October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fd06e80-d11c-4f4c-8783-ae43dc37a405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be00e8-dd7c-4bcb-89a5-9be9b6782f8a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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