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GMCA1768 Old Trafford Regeneration - Economic Impact Assessment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed its procurement process for the project titled "GMCA1768 Old Trafford Regeneration - Economic Impact Assessment." This tender falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, located in the region of Greater Manchester, UKD33. The procurement stage has reached the Award and Contract phase, with the contract signed on 2nd February 2026, commencing the same day, and set to end on 2nd April 2026. The process adhered to a limited, competitive procurement method, below the threshold, with a contract value amounting to £50,000, though the gross amount was £60,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in economic consultancy and freight logistics to contribute significant expertise towards the transformation of the intermodal freight interchange from Trafford to St Helens. Predominantly suited for large consultancy firms with capabilities in providing commercial advice, especially those with experience in economic impact assessments, it encourages valuable business growth by engaging in a regional development project. The successful bidder, Oxford Economics Limited, exemplifies the ideal participant, being a large entity with relevant experience and capabilities to deliver consultancy services. This type of tender enables businesses to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capability in handling strategic economic assessments at a regional level.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1768 Old Trafford Regeneration - Economic Impact Assessment

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) sought to procure an expert consultancy team (or teams) to provide economic and commercial advice regarding the relocation of an intermodal freight interchange from Trafford (Greater Manchester) to St Helens (Liverpool City Region). It was anticipated that work would expected to commence on 2nd February 2026, with interim findings reported by 27th February 2026, and final reporting delivered by 3rd April 2026. The budget for this procurement was PS50,000 and quotations were sought via a restricted, competitive process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06645f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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