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GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), with additional business services. This procurement process, now at the award stage, aims to support the decarbonisation initiatives across the Greater Manchester region, targeting net zero by 2038. The contract, valued at £48,920, was awarded to the Society for the Reduction of Carbon Limited (trading as Carbon C) on 29th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11th March 2025 and ending on 11th July 2025. The project will be conducted in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and environmental services sectors, especially those focused on sustainable and green energy solutions. SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the project's inclusive approach to tendering. By participating in such projects, businesses can not only contribute to important environmental goals but also bolster their portfolios and gain recognition as key players in the green economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)

Notice Description

Community Energy Public Sector Partnership. Target to decarbonise and reach net zero by 2038 in its estate and operations, along with supporting the 10 partner districts it represents to do that same. Also, to facilitate decarbonisation across the region more generally within the private and domestic sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a504a2c5-2de4-44da-80a4-47c27ca9ef17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649c508a-cf9a-43b9-95b4-38827f45affc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 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
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
1
Supplier Name

SOCIETY FOR THE REDUCTION OF CARBON LIMITED (TRADING AS CARBON C

Further Information

Notice Documents

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