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GMCA 1192.1 Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process to appoint a project director, chair, and non-executive directors for the Northern Gateway MDC. This tender, identified as GMCA 1192.1, falls under the services category and was completed using a direct procurement method specified as "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement process, in alignment with PA23 regulations, was finalised with an award to IRG Advisors LLP, with the contract active from 5th March 2025 to 4th September 2025. The project pertains to delivery within the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £48,000 gross. The process reached the award stage on 22nd July 2025.

This opportunity is significant for businesses involved in the business services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and recruitment services. Large firms like IRG Advisors LLP, which demonstrate robust experience and provide wide-ranging business services, stand to benefit from such direct awards. This tender exemplifies how sub-central government authorities are streamlining engagements with qualified suppliers, offering notable projects without the competitive requirements. As such, businesses that can align with these procurement conditions may experience growth through enhanced business credentials and relationship building with authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1192.1 Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors

Notice Description

Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors. Exemption in line with PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041900-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Sep 2025 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
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

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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