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GMCA 1547 LCEGS Sector Mapping Update

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded the tender process for the project titled "GMCA 1547 LCEGS Sector Mapping Update," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement process was aimed at mapping and analysing the Low Carbon and Environmental Goods Sector in Greater Manchester, with a focus on growth required to meet investment pipelines such as Heat Networks and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently marked as "Award," with The Growth Company selected as the supplier. Key dates included the tender period ending on 12th September 2025 and the contract running from 24th October 2025 to 23rd October 2026. This project is valued at £52,000 and allows participation by SMEs and VCSEs, supporting inclusive economic growth.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the low-carbon and environmental sectors, particularly those specialising in research services. With the project focusing on necessary growth and workforce planning to achieve decarbonisation in Greater Manchester, organisations with expertise in these areas are well placed to offer valuable insights and solutions. Additionally, businesses interested in entering or expanding within the UK market can benefit from this contract by aligning themselves with the growth strategies of the GMCA, potentially leading to further opportunities in the renewable energy and environmental sectors. Those specialising in workforce development and consultancy services may also find significant prospects for collaboration and innovation through this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1547 LCEGS Sector Mapping Update

Notice Description

Research: *The size of the current Low Carbon and Environmental Goods Sector in Greater Manchester, and breakdowns into key strengths and activity. *How big the sector will need to be to deliver the pipelines of investment identified across key asset types from the Net Zero Accelerator activity (e.g. Heat Networks, Rooftop PV, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, social housing retrofit etc). *Indications on how this growth might be achieved and where the growth might come from i.e. upskilling existing workforce, new market entrants, school leavers vs opportunity for those currently unemployed etc. The outcome being GMCA is able to design an implementation plan to ensure that we have a workforce capable of delivering our necessary decarbonisation activity, and that the GM-benefits of growing this workforce are maximised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96e62c5d-d129-4a83-8ed9-76cda1c9bfd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3441644-4e01-473b-a9fa-c18039d2f1b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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