Award

GMCA 1375.1 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

06 May 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involved the awarding of a contract for consultancy services to support the development of 10-year local Growth Plans. The contract, titled "GMCA 1375.1 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with additional business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the award being published on 6th May 2025 and having an active status. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2025. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, and it concluded its tender period by 31st December 2024, ultimately valuing at £102,960.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for such entities. With the involvement of research, development, and consultancy services, businesses excelling in offering innovative solutions and strategic insights in these areas are well-poised to compete. The contract awarded to Bedford Advisory Limited, a supplier recognised as an SME, highlights the potential for similar enterprises to engage with public sector projects that can enhance their service portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1375.1 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support the development of the 10-year local Growth Plans and assess the delivery vehicle and governance needs to deliver the programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5a794fa-499b-4e3c-92c6-f1e9fa8b188d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a196fb-730d-4021-a64d-d69900429408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDFORD ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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