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GMCA 1949 Greater Manchester Waste Needs Assessment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "GMCA 1949 Greater Manchester Waste Needs Assessment." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on urban planning services and research and development consultancy services. The location for this procurement is in the United Kingdom, headlined by the Combined Authority based in Manchester. The contracting process reached the award stage with a contract period running from 27th April 2026 to 3rd August 2026. The procurement method was a limited competition under the PA23 regulations, utilising a below threshold approach. The contract, valued at £41,832 gross (£34,860 net), was officially signed on 26th April 2026 with Anthesis (UK) Limited as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and development consultancy services to engage with public authorities for service-based contracts. Companies with experience in waste management planning and those that can provide robust analytical assessments would benefit from competing in similar tenders. The procurement's focus on future waste management capacity solutions presents growth prospects for firms adept at conducting thorough assessments and projections within the public sector framework. Furthermore, businesses operating within or aiming to expand their reach into the United Kingdom, particularly those with capabilities to support governmental strategies on environmental and community planning, would find this type of contract a fitting expansion opportunity.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1949 Greater Manchester Waste Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of a Waste Needs Assessment report to form part of the evidence base for the Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan. The report will provide robust evidence on existing and future waste arisings, existing and future waste management and waste disposal capacity and any future deficits in capacity. Route to Market: 3 quote process in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069475
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042409-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

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
£34,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 3 Aug 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

ANTHESIS (UK

Further Information

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