GMCA 1855 - Provision of Restricted Eligibility Support Legal Advice Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 1855 - Provision of Restricted Eligibility Support Legal Advice Services" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK. This procurement falls within the services industry category specifically related to legal advisory and representation services. The process has reached the Award stage with the contract being signed on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 30th September 2026. The direct procurement method was employed, following a below-threshold, non-competitive approach under a 'light touch' regime. The awarded contract holds a gross value of £116,426.93, supporting non-UK nationals at risk of homelessness with immigration-related legal advice.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations or businesses within the legal advisory sector, especially those focusing on immigration services. The contract was awarded to the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, indicating a preference for agencies with expertise in legal support and a substantial scale, possibly those with VCSE status. Given the direct procurement approach, businesses aiming to compete in future tenders of a similar nature should align their services with the contracting authority's needs, demonstrating capacity to deliver specialised legal advice under partnership frameworks aimed at supporting vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1855 - Provision of Restricted Eligibility Support Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

As part of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS) partnership the provider is expected to be supporting non-UK nationals facing or at risk of homelessness with legal advice to overcome immigration-related barriers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053779-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,022 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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

GREATER MANCHESTER IMMIGRATION AID UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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