Award

GMCA 1588 Estates Consultancy Support (CWB)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), involved a direct award for the "GMCA 1588 Estates Consultancy Support (CWB)" contract. This contract focuses on programme and cost management support for the Capital Programme, categorized under research and development services and related consultancy services. The location of the procurement is the United Kingdom, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award being made active on 14th November 2025. The award notice was published on 29th January 2026, highlighting a contract valued at £280,767.48.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale capital programmes. With the procurement method being a direct award, established large-scale suppliers such as Constellia Public Limited, noted as the supplier for this particular contract, have a prime opportunity to engage with GMCA. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also suitable for participation in such tenders, provided they have the necessary capabilities and credentials to meet GMCA's requirements.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1588 Estates Consultancy Support (CWB)

Notice Description

Programme and cost management support for Capital Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2a0add4-4c3b-4c4d-b9bd-e7e37a3b3b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325fc4a2-6b81-460f-87b3-4871e513df75
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
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
£280,767 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,767 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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