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GMCA2118 Support for Appraisal of Good Growth Fund Applications

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Jul 2026 at 07:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, aimed to support the appraisal of applications for their Good Growth Fund, focusing on innovation-aligned projects. The procurement occurs within the services category, specifically business and management consultancy and related services, with an award status marked as "complete." Based in Manchester, UKD33 region, this procurement process used a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract was awarded to METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, a London-based SME, on 27th July 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1st August to 30th September 2026.

This tender serves as a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project appraisal and assessment processes. Businesses equipped to provide independent scrutiny and contribute to formal decision-making projects in innovation sectors are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The involvement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority provides both prestige and the potential to establish or strengthen relationships with sub-central governmental public authorities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA2118 Support for Appraisal of Good Growth Fund Applications

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is developing its approach to identifying and appraising innovation-aligned projects that could be supported through the Good Growth Fund. GMCA is seeking specialist consultancy support to help shape a clear assessment process, test the strength of project proposals, and provide independent scrutiny ahead of formal decision-making on projects that should proceed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072460-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
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

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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