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GMCA 1723 5GIR Programme Management

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2026 at 08:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the GMCA 1723 5GIR Programme Management, focusing on programme and project management support, including governance, benefits realisation, budget monitoring and reporting. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, as of 2026-01-20. Located in Manchester, the project falls under the industry category of services, specifically project-management services other than for construction work. The contract, awarded to CJ Founds Associates Ltd, commenced on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 December 2025, with a signed value of £39,500 excluding taxes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the service industry, particularly those specialising in programme and project management. Businesses with capabilities in governance, budget monitoring, and effective project execution can potentially leverage such contracts to establish credibility and expand their service portfolio. The project’s focus on 5GIR programme management indicates an innovative scope that may foster partnerships and growth for companies adept in handling complex project management tasks in technologically advancing sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1723 5GIR Programme Management

Notice Description

Programme and project management support including governance, benefits realization, budget monitoring and reporting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004581-2026
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

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

CJ FOUNDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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