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GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for off site BNG market

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 May 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for Off Site BNG Market" was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender is part of the sub-central government public authority category and involves delivering consultancy services to aid local authorities in Greater Manchester to enter and develop a coordinated regional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market. The procurement stage is completed, with important dates including the contract start on 29th April 2026 and its potential extension through to 29th January 2029. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, and it took place within the United Kingdom with a central focus on Manchester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, as well as business and management. With the main procurement category being services, large firms experienced in these areas would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for developing the BNG market. The awarded supplier, WSP UK Limited, highlights the scope for substantial enterprises to leverage their expertise and contribute to significant growth and development in the environmental consultancy sector within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for off site BNG market

Notice Description

Consultancy support to enable the Greater Manchester local authorities to enter the offsite BNG market and develop a coordinated regional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049916-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jan 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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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