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GMCA 700a Project Unity Platform

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 May 2024 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for the GMCA 700a Project Unity Platform to a company called Secret HQ. This contract, valued at £177,000 GBP, involves software services to support Project Unity. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on May 13, 2023. The contract period is set to start on June 30, 2023, and end on February 28, 2025. The industry category for this procurement is IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those offering IT services such as software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for participation. Businesses located in the United Kingdom can compete for this contract to provide software services in support of Project Unity initiated by the GMCA, helping them grow their presence and expertise in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 700a Project Unity Platform

Notice Description

The 2021 the DLUHC Integrated Review included a commitment to consider strengthening the role and responsibilities of Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) in England, in GM this includes the GMRF, (Greater Manchester Resilience Forum). The Integrated Review identified the importance of building domestic resilience, improving our ability to anticipate, prevent, prepare for, and respond to risks. The commitment to consider strengthening local resilience forums recognises how places need to be better able to adapt to uncertainty, proactively address risks and to withstand adversity. On January 20th, 2023, the GMRF submitted a bid for funds for Project Unity, a joint project to be delivered in partnership with a company called Secret HQ. On February 20th, 2023, DLUHC confirmed that the GMRF had been successful in securing a grant. This contract is for software services to support Project Unity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4b39db9-c546-404e-9397-f314bd44b86a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97b3b9c-24a8-4ddf-bb99-9d8c38ebb59f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 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
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

SECRET HQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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