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GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at GMCA Offices in Manchester, facilitated a procurement process for the "GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal". This contract pertains to the IT services industry, focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, and Ove Arup & Partners was appointed to provide these services. The contract, valued at £25,508, spanned from 25th April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The award was published on 3rd July 2025. This procurement fell under the category of services, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and was a short-term consultancy contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software development to engage with public sector projects. The direct award process suggests a focus on specific expertise, making it a strategic opportunity for firms with a proven track record in delivering data centre solutions. The project’s scope spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, providing an expansive reach. Ideal candidates for such contracts are organisations adept at scaling solutions across diverse locations and adept at engaging with public authorities to deliver bespoke services. Businesses seeking similar future contracts could benefit from understanding the requirements and objectives set by authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal

Notice Description

Short term consultancy contract for the provision of Data Center Proposal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2a90835-c959-4150-a5e7-9b4cd6559c80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a604c3e-8977-4d46-bd24-f0e885f85a5f
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

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
£25,508 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Alicia Slominska
Contact Email
alicia.slominska@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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