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GMCA 1771 AI insights report

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1771 AI Insights Report." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services related to the AI ecosystem's capability and growth potential in Greater Manchester, located within the UKD3 region. The procurement method was a below-threshold limited competition, indicating a smaller scale and focused approach. The contract has been awarded and is active, running from 9th March 2026 to 1st June 2026, with a gross value of £44,700. This tender reached the award stage on 20th March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process as per the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in service-based research, particularly those with expertise in AI technology and insights. Perspective Economics Limited, a Belfast-based SME, has been selected to deliver the insights report, suggesting that organisations with similar capacities or experience in AI and research in regional business ecosystems might consider competing in future opportunities. The project showcases the demand for specialised knowledge in AI ecosystems, highlighting potential growth sectors for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and contribute to advancing regional technological capabilities.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1771 AI insights report

Notice Description

A research report for publication which provides insight on the capability and growth potential of the AI ecosystem in Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 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
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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

PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS

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