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GMCA 1712 Selective Licensing Evidence Base Research Project

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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20 Oct 2026 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority commissioned research into the evidence needed to introduce a new selective property licensing scheme on a legally defensible basis. The work covers three elements: reviewing selective licensing schemes already used around the country, analysing the evidence available to build an evidence base, and developing a method that councils can follow to produce one. This is a research and advisory services requirement, rather than the delivery or administration of a licensing scheme. The work is associated with Greater Manchester; the recorded delivery location is the United Kingdom, without a more specific place stated. The findings and method are intended to support councils considering whether to introduce selective licensing and to help them establish the evidence needed to justify such a scheme.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Greater Manchester Combined Authority selected CARDIFF MET COMPANY LTD for the single lot through a limited competition described as a three-quote process. The award is active; the contract was signed on 9 October 2026 and runs from 12 October 2026 to 15 March 2027. Its value is £44,934. The stated scope is research into legally defensible evidence for selective licensing, including a review of schemes, analysis of available evidence and a method for councils to follow. The procurement information does not give an award date or explain how the competing quotes were evaluated, so no award date or evaluation criteria can be reported.

The selected supplier is a large Cardiff-based company, and the contract demonstrates demand for research that connects selective licensing policy with defensible evidence. A credible competitor for this buyer’s comparable requirement would need to review licensing schemes across different areas, assess the strength and availability of evidence, and turn that analysis into a practical method councils can use. The work calls for the ability to communicate how an evidence base can support a licensing decision, not simply general research capacity or property licensing delivery. Suppliers with relevant research and analytical capability, and experience producing usable methods for local authorities, would be well placed to compete when this specific requirement next arises. The central commercial proposition is a focused evidence and methodology assignment for councils considering selective licensing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1712 Selective Licensing Evidence Base Research Project

Notice Description

Research into what a legally-defensible evidence base for introducing a new selective licensing scheme looks like. This research will encompass a review of existing licensing schemes around the country, analysis of the evidence available to produce an evidence base and creation of a method that councils can follow to produce an evidence base. Route to Market = 3 Quote Process in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078c2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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

CARDIFF MET COMPANY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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