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GMCA 1850 Stopford Park - Consultancy

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, relates to consultancy services for the GMCA 1850 Stopford Park project. It involves amendments to the Brownfield Housing Fund Grant Agreement and associated legal contracts. This procurement, completed on 10 February 2026, utilised a direct award method below the competition threshold, in line with PA23 regulations. The tender was categorised under services, specifically general management consultancy services, with a contract period from 21 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and general management consultancy services to engage in substantial projects in the public sector, particularly those capable of providing expertise in handling government grant agreements and associated legal frameworks. While this specific tender was awarded to a large-scale supplier, PINSENT MASONS LLP, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises that have a strong track record in consultancy services, allowing for growth through collaboration with public authorities such as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1850 Stopford Park - Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy services for amendment to Brownfield Housing Fund Grant Agreement and associated legal contracts. Route to market was a direct award after gaining 1 quote in line with the PA23 regulations and the constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011933-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management 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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

PINSENT MASONS

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