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GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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18 Sep 2025 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services" has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender, classified under the IT services industry category with CPV code 72000000, involves providing professional and managed services for the Greater Manchester ID (GMID) product. The procurement was conducted using the direct award method, with Shaping Cloud Limited as the appointed supplier. The contract originated in Manchester, England, with a delivery span covering various regions, including the UK and international locations. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and the contract period running from 27th June 2025 to 26th June 2027. The award was activated on 2nd June 2025, with a total contract value of £452,230.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the IT consulting, software development, Internet services, and support sectors. Companies specialising in these areas, especially those capable of providing secure authentication systems, stand to benefit greatly. The direct award process indicates a streamlined tendering path advantageous to experienced providers. This opportunity not only offers substantial business growth potential through a fixed-term contract but also the prospect of enhancing market credibility by working with a reputable public authority like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. SMEs may find this an attractive contract for expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services

Notice Description

Shaping Cloud provide the GMCA with professional and managed services for the Greater Manchester ID (GMID) product. GMID is used across GM to authenticate users of digital products and enable the secure and appropriate usage of our digital products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cddf3679-2cf2-42eb-b476-a26cb08f9f0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4e469-0d0d-45c0-a339-e0080e6335b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,115 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,230 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
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

Shaping Cloud Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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