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GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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08 Dec 2025 at 16:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is actively seeking bids for the project titled "GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester," focusing on analytical testing and investigation of emerging drug trends in the region. This service is part of their commitment to maintaining a comprehensive Drugs Intelligence System. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required via The Chest by 12 January 2026. The initiative is valued at approximately £393,726, potentially extending to £472,471, and falls under the industry category of research and development services, health and social work services, and community services. Located in the UKD3 region, GMCA represents a sub-central public authority engaged in the open procedure procurement method, compliant with the UK's broader procurement framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses capable of providing comprehensive research and analytical services related to drug trends and public health. Companies specializing in research and development, particularly those with expertise in social work or community services, are ideally suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, leveraging their potential to contribute to public health innovations. Success in this tender could enhance the business profile and expand capabilities in public service research within Greater Manchester and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to commission a service to provide analytical testing of substances of concern, and research into emerging drug trends across the city region. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) co-ordinates a Drugs Intelligence System to provide up to date information on drug use across Greater Manchester including emerging risks, drug alerts, and information on drug related deaths. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to renew for two further 12-month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A GMCA Proposed Budget for the Research into Emerging Drug Trends tender, has been supplied in the Pricing document in detail for the initial contracting period. All tender response documents can only be accessed via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f128
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080788-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,726 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£393,726 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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