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GMCA 1633 - GM Residents Survey

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:31

Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) for the "GMCA 1633 - GM Residents Survey" has been completed as of 1st June 2026. The award was announced on 26th May 2026, with the contract period set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, potentially extending to 30th April 2028. The survey is aimed at engaging Greater Manchester residents through fieldwork and analyses in various policy areas, while developing an interactive insights tool. Located in Manchester, GMCA conducted this procurement using an open procedure method, classified under public-opinion polling services in the services category. The contract, valued at £379,050 gross, was awarded to BMG Research Ltd, indicating successful completion of the award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specializing in survey services, public-opinion polling, and data analytics. SMEs with proficiency in conducting comprehensive surveys and producing detailed reports can find this contract immensely beneficial, as it involves extensive engagement with the community and developing digital dashboards for insights. Given the nature of the work, it suits firms capable of leveraging both technical survey expertise and data visualisation tools to support policy development initiatives. This contract allows businesses to enhance their market presence by working with public authorities like GMCA and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1633 - GM Residents Survey

Notice Description

Provision of GM Residents Surveys on behalf of GMCA: to engage with GM residents on a range of topics and policy areas, conducting fieldwork, producing a variety of timely reports and developing an interactive dashboard and insights tool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is available, for up to 9 months.

Planning Information

The Pre Market Engagement will take place via Teams on Monday 09.03.2026 from 9.30-10.30am. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/33283365277946?p=lhp9bCMBPpdtIrodsO Meeting ID: 332 833 652 779 46 Passcode: 9hR3Cx3P

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06616b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79312000 - Market-testing services

79313000 - Performance review services

79315000 - Social research services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£315,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
25 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

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