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GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jun 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method was a direct award, with the contract being awarded on 19th March 2025 to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, England. The project involves the provision of specialised software to implement the IFRS 16 accounting standard for leases, which is mandatory for local governments starting from 1st April 2024. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The contract amount is valued at £70,560 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in enterprise software solutions, especially those that accommodate complex accounting standards such as IFRS 16. Small to medium enterprises may find particular advantage in this sector, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses operating within the United Kingdom and specifically those located in or near Manchester could benefit from increased collaboration and accessibility. Such opportunities may extend to any organisations capable of providing software solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance in governmental operations related to lease recording and reporting.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software

Notice Description

IFRS 16 is a new accounting standard for leases with mandatory adoption in local government from 1st April 2024. This accounting standard introduces new requirements in relation to the recording and reporting of leases. New software is required in order to meet these complex requirements, which have outgrown the use of in-house spreadsheets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b60a7790-959b-4c83-80aa-9273f52de435
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4e9d6b-9270-4b14-b1c6-00cd01e897fb
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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