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16 Jul 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), has completed the award stage of a strategic Digital Planning project. This project, entitled "Digital Planning (IDOX)," falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and aims to replicate the Greater London Authority's London Planning Data Hub for Greater Manchester. The contract, worth £60,000, was awarded on 6th May 2026, with a contract period starting from 3rd July 2026 to 2nd July 2027. It involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS Framework Vertical Application Solutions VAS (RM6259), Lot 3, addressing Housing, Environmental, and Planning Solutions in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering digital solutions for urban planning and environmental management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The nature of the procurement method favours businesses familiar with framework agreements, making it an attractive proposition for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in government contracts within the IT sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Planning (IDOX)

Notice Description

Direct award via CCS (now known as GCA) Framework Vertical Application Solutions VAS (RM6259), Lot 3 Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), is delivering a strategic Digital Planning project funded by MHCLG. The project applies the learning from Greater London Authority's development of the London Planning Data Hub to replicate a version that would be beneficial to Greater Manchester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ffaea88-7c68-4af0-9731-532207d206c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313464c9-1d4c-47e1-8c3b-90bd6f6617eb
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 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
THE 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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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