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GMCA1935 Northern Arc development

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "GMCA1935 Northern Arc development," aimed at developing the evidence base for digital and life sciences clusters across Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, and Cheshire & Warrington. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, without competition. Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the buyer, secured services from METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, based in London. The contract was signed on 27 February 2026 and remains active, with completion due by 27 May 2026. This initiative falls within the category of services, specifically targeting research and development consultancy, and reflects sub-central government operations in the UK. The legal basis for this process falls under UK legislation ID 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, especially those specialising in research and development within the digital and life sciences sectors. METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, represents the type of business ideally equipped to compete for similar procurement opportunities, given their established expertise and industry focus. Companies looking to engage with public authorities on projects developing regional clusters may find continued opportunities for collaboration and growth. This contract not only reinforces the strategic importance of the Greater Manchester area but also highlights potential growth for business entities capable of supporting digital and life sciences infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

GMCA1935 Northern Arc development

Notice Description

Consultancy to develop the evidence base for the digital and life sciences cluster that exist across Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and Cheshire & Warrington

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06863c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2026
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 May 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

METRO DYNAMICS

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