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Manchester Digital Campus - Development Management Service

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has completed a procurement process titled "Manchester Digital Campus - Development Management Service," under the category of construction project management services. The contract, with a value of £687,400, was awarded on 1st March 2026 to Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds. This service aims to support the Manchester Digital Campus (MDC) programme, emphasizing the continuity of service by leveraging an incumbent supplier. The procurement method followed was limited, conducted without a prior call for competition due to its nature falling outside the directive's scope. The relevant activity took place in the United Kingdom, specifically supporting regional development initiatives.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the construction project management sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale development and management services. Companies that can demonstrate robust capabilities in supporting digital infrastructure projects or those looking to solidify their presence in large national development contracts would find this procurement particularly advantageous. With the Government Property Agency acting as the contracting authority, there is potential for firms to establish significant standing within government frameworks, enhancing future prospects for securing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Manchester Digital Campus - Development Management Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Development Management Service supporting the MDC programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Development Management Service supporting the MDC programme

Procurement Information

They were the incumbent supplier and already assigned to the project and were awarded via the framework agreement direct award procedure for continuity purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051438-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£687,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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