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30 Jun 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the subscription and support for Unit 4 - Managed Application Service (MAS). This public authority, based in Manchester, executed this procurement under an exemption for sole supplier scenarios and value for money provisions, as per the PA23 regulations. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, finalising with the award of the contract to UNIT4 Business Software Limited on 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £40,841.40, runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, primarily covering services in the information technology sector across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those interested in providing managed application services to public authorities. Companies experienced in offering software solutions and support to governmental organisations would be ideally suited to compete in such procurements, especially where the authority seeks a sole supplier to ensure streamlined and effective service delivery. The contract's favourable terms reflect a focus on value, making it an attractive option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like UNIT4 Business Software Limited, especially companies with a strong presence in the UK IT service market.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1736 Unit 4 - MAS (Managed Application Service)

Notice Description

Subscription for the use of Unit 4 - MAS (ManagedApplication Service) and support. Route to Market = Exemption (Sole Supplier & Value for Money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c09a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061447-2026
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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,841 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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