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GMCA 1898 Experian Licenses for Access to the Mosaic

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority pertains to the acquisition of Experian Licenses for Access to the Mosaic, falling under the services category, specifically information technology services. This sub-central government body located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, has finalised the process with an award to EXPERIAN LIMITED on 22 April 2026. The procurement, classified as a direct method below threshold without competition, emphasises value for money under the PA23 regulations and constitution. The contract, active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, is valued at £27,883.45 in net terms.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consumer behaviour analysis and decision support solutions for public sector entities. As the procurement was awarded based on an exemption for sole supply, businesses with unique offerings or proprietary technologies in data analysis, resource strategy, and market communications may find similar opportunities. Organisations like EXPERIAN LIMITED, known for large-scale operations and domain expertise, are well-suited to compete in such public contracts where specialised services are sought by government buyers.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1898 Experian Licenses for Access to the Mosaic

Notice Description

Experian's Mosaic Public Sector product is a social classification designed to identify groupings of consumer behaviour to support public sector decisions, resource strategies and communications. Route to Market = Exemption (sole supplier and value for money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,883 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

EXPERIAN

Further Information

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