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GMCA 1546 Project Management New Build (Heywood and Withington)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1546 Project Management New Build (Heywood and Withington)" tender. This project, valued at £74,574.24, involves project management services for two new builds as part of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Capital Programme. Classified under the business and management consultancy services industry category (CPV code: 79400000), this procurement was conducted through a direct award method. The contract, awarded to HIVE Projects, spans from 17th July 2025 to 17th July 2026, with activities taking place within the United Kingdom. Key dates included the completion of the award phase on 8th May 2025 and its announcement on 23rd December 2025.

This tender highlights significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in project management and construction consultancy. Companies that can offer strong stakeholder engagement and feasibility to design management are ideally positioned to replicate such opportunities in similar public sector projects. The direct award method suggests a preference for efficient and streamlined procurement processes, which can benefit businesses capable of delivering high-quality services without lengthy tendering procedures. With the involvement of a reputable buyer like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, businesses can expect a professional partnership environment conducive to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1546 Project Management New Build (Heywood and Withington)

Notice Description

Heywood and Withington are two of the stations chosen as New Builds in Phase 1 of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) Capital Programme. A Project Manager is required in post to manage the projects from Stage 0/1, commencing key stakeholder engagement to take the projects through feasibility and into design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9515cd37-cb54-4d83-ba38-3c0f0a9a3234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbaed47-8133-4c1b-9b42-410c7f6c5a9e
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,574 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 1-2 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

HIVE PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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