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GMCA 1839 AI.GM Interim Leadership

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for the AI.GM Interim Leadership consultancy, designated under tender GMCA 1839. This initiative seeks to bolster interim leadership capacity to enhance ecosystem leadership and programme coherence. The procurement, categorized in the "services" industry, was executed using a "Below threshold - limited competition" procurement method, through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) route to market. The contracting process was finalised with the University of Salford on 29th March 2026, with services being rendered between 30th March 2026 and 31st July 2026. The contract is valued at £44,800 with a gross amount of £53,760, entailing research and development services and related consultancy focused within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialized in consultancy, particularly those capable of providing strategic and delivery-focused interim leadership solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and related services. Companies with expertise in ecosystem management, programme coherence, and visibility enhancement could find similar GMCA tenders advantageous to pursue. Both mid-size entities and large consultancies that can deliver swiftly mobilised, strategically-aligned leadership engagements are poised to compete effectively in such procurement processes. The involvement of a prominent institution such as the University of Salford as a supplier underscores the potential for collaboration and innovation in public sector consultancy offerings.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1839 AI.GM Interim Leadership

Notice Description

AI.GM Interim Leadership - Consultancy. GMCA seeking options for interim leadership capacity that can be mobilised rapidly and be both strategically and delivery focused to provide; ecosystem leadership, narrative and programme coherence and raise visibility. Route to Market: RFQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052739-2026
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
£44,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE

Further Information

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