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Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Feb 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract titled "Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful bidder identified. The contract, valued at £95,109.66, will run from 30th January 2025 to 30th April 2026. GMCA offices in Manchester serve as the contracting authority's location, and the delivery addresses span the United Kingdom and several international destinations. The procurement was initiated to meet the funding terms provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) for evaluating two key housing programmes.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services within the housing sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the suitability criteria specified. The awarded contract to Arcadis UK LLP highlights the potential for large-scale firms, especially those with experience in brownfield housing projects, to provide expert evaluation services. Businesses engaging in similar future tenders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes

Notice Description

This contract has been procured to meet funding agreements terms provided by MHCLG, which requires the GMCA to provide evaluation of two key housing programmes: Brownfield Housing Fund (Original BHF) & Brownfield Infrastructure and Land Funding (Devo Deal BHF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e95ec91a-ef99-46b8-bc72-e1fa408e4d2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f4216-f179-4026-b9f5-6ce0fc4c76a9
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,109 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,109 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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

ARCADIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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