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GMCA 1605 - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, pertains to the contract GMCA 1605 - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery, within the Project Management Consultancy Services sector. The procurement primarily targets public sector organisations under the GM One network across Greater Manchester, with a broader delivery scope also including regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. Managed under the 'Other' procurement method, the award stage was published on 6th November 2025, following the tender period that ended on 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £112,176, has been awarded to Constellia Public Limited and will span from 1st October 2025 to 29th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project and software consultancy services. Companies well-versed in delivering efficient, secure, and flexible network services will find this project conducive to their business growth, particularly if they are SMEs, as suitability criteria included a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. The engagement not only involves comprehensive consultancy services but also promises exposure and potential collaborative opportunities across multiple regions and public sector entities within and beyond Manchester, positioning successful bidders to augment their market presence significantly.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1605 - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery

Notice Description

Consultancy services for project delivery for GM One network. GM One Network is a single active network infrastructure across a large proportion of public sector organisations, enabling network services across Greater Manchester to be provided more efficiently, securely and flexibly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9229491-3814-4450-8303-d22d69f9df1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab566503-9069-4d0e-beb1-71bf2242eb3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,176 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,176 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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
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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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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