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GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:12

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager," with Little Dipper Productions Ltd serving as the supplier. This contract, valued at £168,000, focuses on the services sector specifically within business services, including law, marketing, and consulting, among others. The procurement process, conducted via an open competition below the threshold, results in a contract starting on 3rd June 2026, and is intended to last initially for 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The GM Production Fund Manager will be pivotal to driving economic and cultural growth within the Greater Manchester area by serving as the primary liaison with the screen sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in business services, particularly those capable of providing strategic support to the film and television sectors. Ideal candidates are businesses that can operate as sector-facing partners, enhancing the competencies and competitive edge of Greater Manchester's screen industry. The focus on development offers a conducive environment for skilled firms to engage in projects that promise long-term benefits, leveraging the strong regional ecosystem. SMEs and other potential suppliers might find this an appealing venture that aligns with GMCA's commitment to fostering economic and skills growth in the region.

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Notice Title

GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of GMCA1903 GM Production Fund Manager. In March 2026, GMCA announced a PS10.5m Production Fund as part of its commitment to Good Growth in Greater Manchester. Opening in early summer 2026, the Fund will support both inward-investing and home-grown film and television projects that deliver clear economic, skills and industry benefits for the city-region. It represents a step change in Greater Manchester's approach to the screen sector, building on a strong existing ecosystem and creating the conditions for significant long-term growth. GMCA is now seeking to appoint a Production Fund Manager to lead delivery of this flagship programme. The Fund Manager will act as the primary interface between GMCA and the screen sector, providing expert guidance to applicants, brokering relationships, assessing funding proposals and presenting clear, evidence-based recommendations to the GM Production Fund Investment Committee. Working collaboratively across the screen industry and with GMCA, the Fund Manager will play a central role in ensuring funded productions maximise economic, cultural and skills impact, while helping position and promote the Fund as a high-quality, internationally credible offer. Operating as a trusted, sector-facing partner, the Fund Manager will work closely with GMCA and local and national industry stakeholders, including local screen offices, to provide strategic support for the growth, resilience and competitiveness of Greater Manchester's screen sector. The initial contract period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. It is intended for the contract to commence on 25th May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. It is intended for the contract to commence on 25th May 2026. The maximum budget available for the initial 12 month period is up to PS70,000 (excluding VAT). The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 12 months, at a value of up to PS70,000 (excluding VAT). Therefore, the estimated total value of the contract, including all optional extension periods, is up to a maximum of PS140,000 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068005
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 27 May 2027 6-12 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
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE DIPPER PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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