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GMCA 1643 Recruitment Partner Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1643 Recruitment Partner Services" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government entity in the UK. This contract is aimed at providing recruitment support for the Mayoral Development Corporation Board in the Old Trafford Regeneration area. The procurement falls under the services category and was executed using a direct method without competition, a common approach for below-threshold contracts. The contract was awarded on 8th June 2025, marking its activity stage as an active status with a projected completion by 30th November 2025. The total contract value is £50,000 gross, with the primary service focus in the business services sector, specifically recruitment, marketing, consulting, and related services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and related services to align themselves with significant governmental projects. Companies with expertise in business services, especially those providing recruitment and consulting services, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract, awarded to FAERFIELD LIMITED, underscores the potential for SMEs within the UK to secure public sector work without the necessity of competition, given specific procurement criteria are met. By participating in such tenders, companies could enhance their growth trajectory through association with government-driven initiatives and increase their industry footprint in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1643 Recruitment Partner Services

Notice Description

Recruitment support with the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Board for Old Trafford Regeneration (OTR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064710-2025
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

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
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 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

FAERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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