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Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 May 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, handled by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer" in the services category related to research and development. The project, located in the North West of England (region UKD33), was at the award and contract stages, with the contract being active from 13th May 2025 to 6th September 2025. The process adopted a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was valued at up to £50,000. The contract was signed with The Innovation Unit on 12th May 2025 and was fully completed as of 23rd May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design support and consultancy services, especially those adept in creating blueprints, prototyping, and conducting horizon scans in the research and development sector. Businesses with an innovative approach and capabilities for executing short-term, strategically important projects to support large-scale initiatives like the Get Britain Working Trailblazer would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. The direct award approach reflects the authority’s confidence in the supplier’s capability, further highlighting opportunities for reputable firms to supply niche, high-value services to government organisations.

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Notice Title

Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer

Notice Description

The Innovation Unit will be providing design support to assist in the scoping and shaping of the delivery plans for GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer. Outputs of this service include an outline blueprint GM level model, prototyping plan for GM, horizon scan and plan for evaluation. This is a short term contract for the value of up to PS50,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026366-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 6 Sep 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE INNOVATION UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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