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GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was executed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the project titled "GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services." This procurement falls under the consultancy services industry category, focusing specifically on research and development consultancy services. Located in Manchester, this contract involves consultancy services related to the Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation Proposals. The procurement method used was a direct award, facilitated through the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 2 Framework, and was classified as below threshold without competition. This process is now in the award stage, with the contract already signed on 9th July 2025 and commenced on 28th July 2025, concluding by 30th September 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services, particularly those experienced in research and development, to align themselves with complex civic projects. Although Deloitte LLP has been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities could benefit companies possessing strong advisory capabilities and expertise in public sector development projects. Businesses that are adept in navigating management consultancy frameworks and those offering tailored solutions for governmental or developmental bodies would be well-poised to compete in similar procurement processes, thereby expanding their footprint within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services

Notice Description

Consultancy services relating to the Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation Proposals. Awarded by Direct Award via Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) (RM6187) Lot 2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d26a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067796-2025
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

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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

DELOITTE

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