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GMCA 1696 Digital Planning - Terra Quest

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 May 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in collaboration with the Greater London Authority (GLA), has completed a public procurement process for a strategic Digital Planning project. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support with CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method and facilitated the provision of planning application data integration into a central data hub. The awarded tender, valued at £51,340, took place in England, with TerraQuest Solutions Limited being the supplier. The contract, which began on 5th March 2026, is to be fulfilled over a year, ending on 4th March 2027. The relevant procurement stage is the award stage, having been published on 1st May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital planning and data systems integration. The direct award method signifies a streamlined procurement process, potentially favouring larger businesses like TerraQuest Solutions Limited, which possess the necessary expertise and resources. However, the project also encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for a broad range of companies aiming to engage with public sector digital transformation initiatives. Successfully competing for similar contracts can provide businesses with substantial growth opportunities, enhancing their experience and portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1696 Digital Planning - Terra Quest

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), is delivering a strategic Digital Planning project. The contract is aimed to feed planning application data into the data hub at from the start of the planning application process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78243c7c-e174-4461-9c11-b2e95b7e7a7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7d3136-4fc1-496e-8168-406c12fdf7b9
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 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
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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

TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS LIMITED (PLANNING PORTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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