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GMCA 1544 Transport Orientated Communities

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1544 Transport Orientated Communities" in the services category. This procurement process, focused on research and development consultancy services, was conducted via a direct award without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract was signed on 17th January 2025, with an active period from 5th February 2025 to 31st July 2025. The work is intended to be carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement is legally grounded in the framework identified by the UKPGA 2023/54. Details of the contract were published on 16th July 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in transport-oriented projects, to engage with sub-central government initiatives. The contract was awarded to LAYER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LIMITED, an SME located in Wilmslow, signalling the procurement process's accessibility to smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in urban planning and sustainable transport systems would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1544 Transport Orientated Communities

Notice Description

Undertake the Stage 1 work as set out in the Transport Orientated Communities proposal. Procurement process was a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040424-2025
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 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

LAYER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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