Award

Award Frames

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involves the "Award Frames" contract and falls under the industry category of picture frames. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract being active since 7th July 2025, for a duration of two years with a potential extension for up to three years. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the contract pertains to the supply and delivery of frames for award certificates across various branches and districts. This tender was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers in the goods category, specializing in picture frames, like SMEs such as Bluebell Trading UK Limited T/A Trade Picture Frames, which has been awarded the contract. The ongoing demand for different types and sizes of frames, including smooth gold, bronze moulding, brushed gunmetal silver, and matt black, opens avenues for suppliers with capabilities to provide diverse product offerings or tailored solutions that meet operational needs as they arise. The contract, valued at £18,000 gross, further supports continued business with the possibility of renewal based on performance and quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Award Frames

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of frames used for award certificates for formal presentations forcewide by the Corporate Communications Branch or locally by individual Branches and Districts. Our estimated annual usage is 600 frames, although no volumes or values can be guaranteed. Frames required should be: * A4 size (210 x 297mm) * Fitted with 2mm glass and an MDF back * Available in the following finishes: - smooth gold 25mm wide - bronze moulding 20mm wide - brushed gunmetal silver 30mm wide - matt black Additional or different frames may be required on an ad-hoc basis, as and when identified by operational need. Goods will be supplied on receipt of an official GMP-GMCA purchase order, which will be raised on an ad-hoc basis as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045510-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39298200 - Picture frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
0161 856 1140

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

BLUEBELL TRADING UK LIMITED T/A TRADE PICTURE FRAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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