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GMCA 1921 Station Gardens Modelling

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "GMCA 1921 Station Gardens Modelling". This contract falls under the industry category of consultancy services within the broader scope of research and development, as well as business services, including marketing and consulting. Located in the region of UKD33, Manchester, this procurement was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, which commenced on 20th April 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026, was awarded to Cushman & Wakefield Debenham Tie Leung Limited on 19th April 2026, emphasising the provision of strategic advice and model preparation for support to the Station Gardens project. The contract with a gross value of £52,800 marks the final stage of the procurement as it has reached completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic advice, research, and development. Given the project focus, companies proficient in providing consultancy support for urban development through strategic modelling would find this a suitable challenge. Large-scale consultancy firms akin to Cushman & Wakefield, as well as companies with capabilities in business services, are well-positioned to enhance their portfolio within the public sector through similar future tenders. This structured procurement process exemplifies potential avenues for businesses to contribute to municipal and regional development projects led by sub-central government entities such as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1921 Station Gardens Modelling

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support GMCA and partner Local Authorities (LAs) through specialist strategic advice and preparation of a model to support Station Gardens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049789-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 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

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG

Further Information

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