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GMCA2037 Growth of Greater Manchester and the Role of Transport Consultancy Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority commissioned specialist research and transport consultancy services on the economic impacts of creating and expanding the Greater Manchester Metrolink network. The work covers an independent, evidence-based assessment of how transport investment affects economic growth. It involves reviewing and synthesising existing evidence, analysing economic and transport data, developing impact case studies, and producing reports. The findings are intended to improve understanding of the relationship between the Metrolink network and economic development, and to inform future investment and policy discussions. The work is for Greater Manchester and its transport network, with delivery in the Greater Manchester area. The procurement is for research, development and related consultancy services, rather than construction, engineering delivery or operation of transport infrastructure.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One supplier, METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 14 May 2026 and runs from 14 May 2026 to 14 September 2026. Its value is £125,000 excluding VAT, or £150,000 including VAT. The supplier is responsible for the complete consultancy requirement, including evidence review, economic and transport data analysis, case studies and reporting. The award is recorded as active and the contract is active. This outcome shows that the authority used a non-competitive route for a defined, time-limited analytical commission rather than an open tender. No separate evaluation weighting or competitive bid basis is stated for the award.

This award is relevant to consultancies able to combine transport economics, economic impact assessment and evidence-based policy research. A credible competitor would need to review and synthesise existing studies, interpret economic and transport datasets, develop defensible impact case studies and communicate findings in reports suitable for public investment and policy decisions. Experience assessing the wider economic effects of major transport infrastructure would be particularly relevant, as would the ability to work independently and present analysis clearly to a combined authority. The award to an SME indicates that the requirement was deliverable by a focused specialist consultancy rather than only a large professional-services group. Firms with strong Greater Manchester or urban rail knowledge, robust analytical methods and experience supporting future investment decisions would be well placed for comparable work from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA2037 Growth of Greater Manchester and the Role of Transport Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to undertake an independent, evidence-based assessment of the economic impacts of the creation and expansion of Greater Manchester's Metrolink network. The commission will review and synthesise existing evidence, analyse economic and transport data, develop impact case studies, and produce reports to support understanding of the relationship between transport investment and economic growth, informing future investment and policy discussions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073500-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 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
Postcode Area
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

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