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Trailblazer Digital Platform - Live Well - Case Management

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Trailblazer Digital Platform – Live Well - Case Management" in the category of IT services, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process reached the award stage, culminating on 16th October 2025. The project is aimed at enhancing the Live Well Programme by developing a digital solution to map existing systems, thereby supporting economic inactivity and resident well-being in Manchester. The contract commenced on 15th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a value of £98,400 GBP. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, which is below the typical threshold for such tenders.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialised in digital platforms and case management systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT consulting and software development industry, like the awarded supplier Answer Digital, are well-suited to compete for similar projects. Involvement in public sector initiatives such as this can position businesses as key players in technological solutions aimed at improving public welfare and economic resilience. Companies with expertise in implementing digital solutions within governmental frameworks stand to benefit from this partnership and subsequent tenders in related domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trailblazer Digital Platform - Live Well - Case Management

Notice Description

The scope of a discovery project aimed at developing a digital solution for the Greater Manchester (GM) Live Well Programme. The primary goal is to map existing systems used by public sector professionals and citizens to support the Live Well initiative, which focuses on economic inactivity and improving residents' well-being. The discovery phase involves thorough investigation into the project's goals, scope, requirements, risks, and resources. It aims to provide clarity, mitigate risks, ensure efficient planning, and improve outcomes by defining the scope early on and preventing scope creep.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065848-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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