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GMCA 894 5GIR

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Oct 2024 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 894 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project aimed at creating a Smart Decarbonisation Network. The project, categorised under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000), will take place in Manchester, England. Notably, CJ Founds Associates (CJF) was directly engaged in August 2023 to support a £3M bid which later succeeded. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was agreed upon in early January 2024 with the contract period spanning from 8th November 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method was a direct award, with a total contract value of £232,717.95. The award was confirmed to Constellia Public Limited on 7th November 2023.

This tender presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in digital infrastructure and management consultancy. Businesses that have a proven track record in programme management and experience working on large-scale digital projects within the public sector could particularly benefit. SMEs are also encouraged to partake, as the procurement suitability indicated support for such enterprises. Engaging in this project offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise in smart decarbonisation initiatives, contributing to the development of innovative digital solutions in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 894 5GIR

Notice Description

CJ Founds Associates (CJF) were directly engaged by GMCA in August 2023 to support a PS3M bid to Government for Greater Manchester to host a 5G Innovation Region project pilot. CJF had previously programme managed and supported the GM Local Full Fibre Network project between 2019 and 2022 therefore had both insights into and experience of working across GM on digital infrastructure projects. They had also undertaking work for GMCA on digital infrastructure mapping across GM during 2023. GMCA were notified that they were successful in the 5GIR project bid in late November 2023 and an MOU was agreed in early January 2024. The purpose is to deliver a Greater Manchester 5G Innovation Region Smart Decarbonisation Network (GM 5GIR SDN). CJF supported the initial mobilisation work in and GMCA wishes to continue using them for overall programme management and support for the initiative which has a tight deadline of delivery by March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e62aa325-2c51-4916-9920-28e84312967e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19b4e14-ff22-4b54-80e3-94e87c1e4cb9
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,717 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,717 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 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
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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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