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GMCA 1731 Good Growth Fund Legal Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has recently completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1731 Good Growth Fund Legal Support." This tender, categorised under the legal services industry, called for professional services required for investment in three Built to Rent developments. The location of the procurement is Manchester, UK, with the main authority situated at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, where an exemption was applied as the route to market due to previous unsuccessful competitive bids. The contract was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, a large-scale legal service provider based in London. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026, commenced on 2nd April 2026, and is scheduled to be active until 30th June 2026, with a total value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those with expertise in real estate and construction law. The scope, involving the drafting and negotiation of agreements and meticulous due diligence for property and construction, would benefit businesses that have a robust capacity to manage large-scale developments. Companies similar in scale to DLA Piper UK LLP, which can provide comprehensive legal solutions quickly and effectively, are well-suited to participate in such procurements. By engaging in contracts like GMCA 1731, legal service providers can bolster their portfolios, gain prestigious clients in governmental projects, and contribute to regional development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1731 Good Growth Fund Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal services required in connection with GMCA investment in 3 Built to Rent developments, including the preparation/negotiation of a Limited Liability Partnership agreement and Development & Funding agreement for each scheme alongside detailed property and construction due diligence and management of Condition Precedent satisfaction. Route to Market: Exemption. Firstly, a competitive process was run to procure the services required, but with no responses from suppliers to the RFQ. Due to the urgent need to commence the services an exemption was selected as a route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030734-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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