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GMCA 1869 Improving Findability of Services - Pilot

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Jul 2026 at 15:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, involves the project titled "GMCA 1869 Improving Findability of Services - Pilot". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically information technology services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, due to the exemption for sole supplier and value for money as per the PA23 regulations. The contract was awarded to ANSWER DIGITAL LIMITED and is active from 1st June 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of £94,380 gross. The award and contract stage is now complete, following the document signing on 31st May 2026, and the publication date of the notice was 1st July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in case management and information technology services to engage with public authority projects focusing on economic inactivity solutions. Companies similar to ANSWER DIGITAL LIMITED, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can provide efficient service findability solutions for sub-central government bodies. Such opportunities enable suppliers to expand their service portfolios while fostering relationships with public institutions, which can lead to long-term growth and other collaborative initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1869 Improving Findability of Services - Pilot

Notice Description

Services to carry out the Discovery work for Live Well Economic Inactivity Trailblazer- Case Management Work. Route to Market = Exemption (Sole Supplier & Value for Money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£78,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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