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Marketing Manchester Business Plan

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jul 2025 at 16:28

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31 Mar 2025 at 12:09

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31 Mar 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the award of a contract titled "Marketing Manchester Business Plan 2025/26". The process concluded on 25th July 2025. Categorised under advertising and marketing services alongside business and management consultancy, the contract's procurement method was direct. The procurement was executed to utilise the strategic expertise of Marketing Manchester—a key player in enhancing the profile of Greater Manchester on various scales. Located in Manchester, the authority leverages its sub-central government status to coordinate marketing efforts, indicative of the strategic regional buy-in towards economic promotion. Directly awarded to Marketing Manchester, this contract exemplifies an efficient procurement stage in line with the region's economic vision, with key dates marking 26th June 2025 as the start and 31st March 2026 as the end date of the contract period.

This tender provides fertile ground for potential collaborations and growth within marketing and consultancy domains, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these sectors. By being intricately involved in promotion through digital, innovation, and green campaigns, businesses can leverage this opportunity to align themselves with regional development strategies. SMEs in marketing and digital innovation would find this sector highly beneficial due to the exclusive role of Marketing Manchester in driving regional and international recognition for the city. The procurement process underscores a substantial opportunity for such businesses to engage with a high-profile regional project, enhancing their market presence and portfolio while contributing to broader economic objectives.

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Notice Title

Marketing Manchester Business Plan

Notice Description

The overarching objective of this programme of work is for Marketing Manchester to provide strategic expertise and tactical delivery of marketing and communications activity to raise the profile of Greater Manchester on a regional, national and international basis. Performance will be monitored through a quarterly report on key activity, review of milestones and progress against KPIs, with a follow-up meeting for discussion and forward planning. The GMCA also has frequent interactions with Marketing Manchester as a key strategic partner.

Procurement Information

In April 2023, Marketing Manchester received confirmation of VisitEngland Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status. As the official agency charged with promoting Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet, and study for over 25 years, the work that Marketing Manchester undertakes is essential for raising not only the profile of the city-region itself, but also for Manchester as the gateway to the north of England, and for overall global perceptions of UK cities. Marketing Manchester incorporates the official tourist board for Greater Manchester, as well as the Manchester Convention Bureau, whilst also delivering promotion focused on priority business sectors and campaigns including digital, innovation, and green.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,108,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,757,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

MARKETING MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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