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03 Aug 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, seeking services for a project titled "GMCA 1553.2 Skyline Property Surveyor." This contract falls under the services category, specifically building services, and is designed to support the Children's Services Skyline project with temporary property surveying. The process involves property identification, appraisals, acquisition, planning, and lifecycle management. Located in Greater Manchester, the procurement used a direct method without competition, a route to market deemed an exemption for value for money as per PA23 Regulations. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 23 June 2026, effective from 24 June 2026 to 24 December 2026. The contract was awarded to HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited for a total gross amount of £67,968.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building services, particularly those specializing in property surveying and estates management. Given the nature of the project, it is especially suitable for large-scale recruitment firms capable of delivering comprehensive surveying services and lifecycle management for residential properties. Businesses with a focus on collaborating with local authorities and a proven track record in managing end-to-end real estate processes may find this contract aligns well with their expertise and growth potential. The awarded project underscores the potential for establishing a strong presence in public sector projects in Greater Manchester, thus offering ample room for business expansion and development within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1553.2 Skyline Property Surveyor

Notice Description

Scope of work is to provide 6-month temporary property (estates) professional surveying services to manage the end-to-end process (identification, appraisals, acquisition, planning, refurbishment, lease out, Local Authority engagement and life cycle management activity) to source residential property to support the Children's Services Skyline project. Route to Market = Exemption (Sole Supplier & Value for Money) in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073279-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 24 Dec 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
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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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