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GMCA 1916 GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Apr 2026 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Greater Manchester Combined Authority's GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping project, identified as GMCA 1916, has reached its award stage. Executed through a limited competition method, this contract involves baseline data mapping and live visualisation to guide future investment and action in school food provision. The initiative spans educational settings and hospital trusts across Greater Manchester, classified under services, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2026, with the active award granted to Soil Association Limited, an SME based in Bristol. Industry stakeholders interested in public sector opportunities across the UK, particularly within the Greater Manchester region, would find detailed insights into the procurement from the awarded contract documents published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development. Enterprises focused on data analytics, educational systems, and healthcare provisions stand to benefit, primarily those with innovative approaches to visualisation and baseline mapping. The contract, awarded to the Soil Association Limited, an SME, exemplifies chances for smaller enterprises to engage in public procurement processes and contribute meaningfully to industry advancements in educational settings. Agility and strategic planning could prove advantageous, presenting SMEs specialised in data collection and analysis a pathway to expand their market presence in the public domain, leveraging government-backed projects to facilitate further growth and visibility.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1916 GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping

Notice Description

Baseline data mapping and live visualisation to guide future investment and action on school food provision. To include educational settings and hospital trusts across Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036868-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,061 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 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

SOIL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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