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GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a public procurement process titled "GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy." This procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and involves delivering organisational development leadership across GMCA, GMFRS, and TfGM. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, and it is currently at the award stage as of 29th October 2025. The awarded contract covers services to be provided from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2026, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The contracting process occurred within the UKD33 region, specifically benefiting Manchester and surrounding areas.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in organisational development, leadership, and strategic consultancy in sectors such as Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and talent management. Businesses that excel in these areas, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale governmental frameworks while preserving individual organisational autonomy, will find the contract aligns well with their expertise. SATTVA ASSOCIATES LIMITED, an SME located in Cumbria, has been awarded this contract, signalling that similar SMEs skilled in providing consultancy and development services may also benefit from future procurement initiatives by GMCA and similar public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide interim Organisational Development leadership and support in a group-wide capacity to help frame the development of GMCA as a cohesive group while retaining the identity, purpose, and independence of its constituent organisations (GMCA, GMFRS, and TfGM). The role focuses on progressing initiatives related to EDI, talent management, leadership, culture and values, and people policies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069240-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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
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

SATTVA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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