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GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh" project was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on the development of an engagement strategy and delivery plan accompanied by a workshop schedule within Greater Manchester. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, concluded with the "award" stage on the 4th of June, 2026, following a limited competition via an RFQ (Request for Quotation) method. Notably, the procurement phase is complete, with the contract starting from the 1st of June 2026 and expected to conclude by the 30th of November 2026. The total contract value gross is £36,774, and it has been successfully awarded to OPEN DATA MANCHESTER CIC.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises with expertise in research and development services, especially those focused on public sector engagement strategies. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive engagement strategies and capable of managing workshop schedules within the location of Greater Manchester would find this opportunity particularly suitable. As the contract has been awarded under a limited competition framework, companies already involved in or seeking to enter the sub-central government market segment will find this procurement model advantageous for strategic expansion.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh

Notice Description

Development of Engagement Strategy and Delivery Plan including workshop schedule within Greater Manchester. Route to Market: RFQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052718-2026
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


CPV Codes

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
£30,645 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 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

OPEN DATA MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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