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30 Jun 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1797 Project Slate - Business Case Support" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK. This tender focused on providing consultancy services supporting the development of a business case for Project Slate. The procurement method was direct, exempt from competition under the "Below threshold" criteria in alignment with PA23 regulations. The tender falls under the services category, specifically within business analysis and consultancy services. The process is at the Award stage as of 30th June 2026, with the contract having been signed on 2nd February 2026. The overall contract activity spans from 3rd February to 31st March 2026, with Flint Global Ltd serving as the supplier, headquartered in London.

The GMCA 1797 tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in business analysis, research and development, and management consultancy services. The successful bidder, Flint Global Ltd, highlights that companies with expertise in developing and building business cases, alongside the ability to engage both locally and nationally, will be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities from large public authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. With a focus on gaining governmental support, this tender offers SMEs specialising in consultancy a pathway to demonstrate their capability in strategic engagements and value offerings in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1797 Project Slate - Business Case Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support GMCA's case to government for Project Slate. Provide specialist and direct engagement support. Support is required on developing the Business Case and building the support for the project locally and nationally (including the right government sponsor) to secure agreement. Route to Market = Exemption (sole supplier and value for money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061035-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

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
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FLINT GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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