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05 Aug 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority recently concluded a procurement process for "GMCA 2078 Estates Mapping Consultant" services, focusing on developing an extensive database of public buildings. Categorised under research and development services and related consultancy, this procurement was carried out without competition, as a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Data Harbour Ltd, an SME located in London, and covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, the process reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st December 2025 to 9th December 2026, valued at £35,844.60 gross.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database development and consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in public sector engagement. Such projects can provide insights into public infrastructure and open doors to further collaborations with local authorities. This type of contract is particularly well-suited for SMEs with experience in developing interactive tools and managing complex datasets, allowing them to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

GMCA 2078 Estates Mapping Consultant

Notice Description

Phase 1 - Developing a comprehensive public building database through partner engagement. Phase 2 - Building on the work from Phase 1, to use opensource data and re-engage with partners to plug any gaps in the public building database. Then, feeding into the on-going work of building an interactive tool to present the database. Route to Market = 1 Quote (Consultancy) in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074252-2026
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
£29,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

DATA HARBOUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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