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GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning" within the research and development services industry category. This procurement, valued at £29,999, seeks advisory services to create a strategy and workplan for the development of an infrastructure coordination function from April 2025 to April 2026, aimed at facilitating collaborative infrastructure delivery in the Greater Manchester region. The tender, which followed a direct award procurement method, had its award period begin on 3rd February 2025 and will conclude on 1st April 2025. The key date for the award notice publication was 18th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure advisory services to engage in strategic collaborations within the Greater Manchester area. The project is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Given the nature of the project’s objectives, companies with an expertise in collaborative infrastructure planning, development consultancy, and regulatory compliance would find this contract highly advantageous for business growth and establishing strong partnerships in the region.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning

Notice Description

GMCA seeks advisory services to create a strategy and workplan for developing an infrastructure coordination function that will be implemented from April 2025 to April 2026. This function will enable GMCA to facilitate collaborative infrastructure delivery between providers in the Greater Manchester region and manage OFGEM's collaboration incentive from 2026 onwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72db16-095c-42fe-b584-60d816b0fd54
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, VCSE
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
£29,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 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
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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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