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Provision of Specialist Support for GCA

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Specialist Support for GCA" was carried out by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA), with the Crown Commercial Service acting on their behalf. This tender, in the management-related services category, encompassed a vast geographical scope across the United Kingdom, including regions such as London, Scotland, and Wales, extending also to the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has progressed to the award stage, having been concluded with the award on 21st July 2026. The contract period spans from 16th July 2026 to 6th August 2026, marking the implementation phase of the services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in management and consultancy services, specifically those equipped with the capacity and resources to fulfil the broad regional scope required by this contract. This opportunity is particularly suitable for larger enterprises capable of delivering specialist support at scale, as demonstrated by the successful awarding of the contract to INTERPATH LTD, a large-scale enterprise. The engagement in such high-profile government contracts can provide substantial avenues for business growth and expansion, enhancing a company’s portfolio and credibility in public sector procurement. Businesses that have a robust infrastructure to handle selective procurement processes and can efficiently operate within a framework agreement are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Support for GCA

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Support for GCA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d3ad734-e104-4d4f-891e-1f5eca4e0674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9861563-cf92-4463-97b1-6cf0014ada18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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