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Low Code Platform

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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07 Sep 2026 at 16:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is procuring software-related services for its Mendix low-code development platform. The requirement covers Mendix platform licences and the associated platform services needed to support live GMCA digital applications and maintain continuity of those services. This is a digital technology and software licensing requirement rather than a software development project, construction contract or supply of physical goods. The buyer is a sub-central public authority based in Manchester. The procurement covers one requirement and is intended to preserve access to the existing platform on which GMCA’s live digital applications are hosted. The relevant service classification is CPV 72260000, software-related services.

The procurement is complete and a supplier has been selected through a direct award. Siemens Industry Software Limited was selected for the single requirement, with an awarded value of £274,380.42 excluding VAT, or £329,256.50 including VAT. The award is above the relevant threshold. The award period runs from 18 September 2026 to 9 September 2027. The direct award was justified on the basis that Siemens owns and operates the Mendix platform and is the only supplier able to provide the required licences directly to GMCA. The stated rationale is to maintain the continuity and availability of live digital applications and continued access to associated platform services. A signature milestone was scheduled for 18 September 2026.

This procurement indicates demand from GMCA for continuity-focused low-code platform licensing, rather than a new standalone application build. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong expertise in the Mendix ecosystem, the legal and commercial ability to provide Mendix licences, and the capacity to support a live public-sector platform without disrupting existing digital applications. Relevant capability would include licence administration, platform service continuity, operational support and an understanding of the dependencies created by applications already hosted on Mendix. The direct-award rationale also shows that platform ownership and exclusive rights were decisive in this purchase, so suppliers without an authorised route to the required proprietary platform would be poorly placed for an equivalent requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Code Platform

Notice Description

Provision of Mendix platform licences for GMCA's low-code development platform, supporting live GM digital applications and continuity of associated services.

Procurement Information

Siemens owns and operates the Mendix platform and is the only supplier able to provide the required Mendix platform licences directly to GMCA. These licences are essential to maintain the continuity and availability of GMCA's live digital applications hosted on the Mendix platform and to ensure continued access to the associated platform services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£274,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Siemens Industry Software Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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