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GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully awarded a contract titled "GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity". This project, within the services industry category of "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" (CPV: 48200000), commenced with the procurement process in a "selective" manner using a "restricted procedure". The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, with the contract set to start on 29th November 2024 and conclude on 28th November 2029. The project aims to enhance connectivity solutions for the Greater Manchester Public Sector community across various locations in England, UK, supporting the overarching GM Digital Vision.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, Internet support, and network installation and management. Businesses such as SME's that can deliver the design, installation, maintenance, and management of connectivity and SDWAN solutions stand to benefit. The contract is divided into two LOTs, allowing suppliers to bid for one or both, with Vodafone Limited and Telent Technology Services Limited awarded the respective LOTs. With a contract value of £5,000,000, the project promises substantial business growth potential for firms capable of supporting public sector digital infrastructure solutions in partnership with organisations like Cisco and VM02.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity

Notice Description

GMCA and the GM One Network Partners, Bury Borough Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council, Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport and Transport for Greater Manchester (GM One Network Partners) working with Cisco and VM02 have designed and implemented the GM One Network, please see Section 6 - Appendix A, for further details. The objective of the GM One Network is to provide a connectivity solution for the Greater Manchester Public Sector community that improves connectivity and collaboration and underpins and enables the delivery of the GM Digital Vision for Greater Manchester, as outlined in the Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint - https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/digital/. The requirements are split across 2 LOTs, Suppliers can respond to one or both LOTs. 1. (GMCA 987.1) LOT 1 is for the design, installation, maintenance and management of Connectivity to connect Non-LFFN connected Partner locations. 2. (GMCA 987.2) LOT 2 is for the design, installation, maintenance and management of an SDWAN solution that securely connects GM One Partner sites, users and assets to Public Sector services whether located within the Partners Data Centres or Private/Public Cloud provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c818ae5-0636-48b5-b892-02d45d69f4c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c7865e-a9f0-4ed1-85e7-2ab7e82769af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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