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title: "GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fc94c64-2ea2-47a5-98fd-e07eb2363acd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-30"
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# GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc94c64-2ea2-47a5-98fd-e07eb2363acd

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy in England. The direct award under MCF3, Lot 2, aimed to review key priority programmes within the Investment Plan, supporting engagement with key governmental departments to align on policy and strategic direction. The contract, valued at £78,620 GBP, commenced on 5th August 2024 and concluded on 30th September 2024, with the award officially published on 30th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy, especially those focusing on governmental policy and investment planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this project particularly beneficial due to the direct procurement method employed. Companies adept at aligning with governmental frameworks and providing strategic support services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Direct award under MCF3, Lot 2. Review of Key Priority Programmes within the Investment Plan and developing and supporting engagement with key Departments to both align on policy and strategic direction alongside any key asks for Government support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6fe9ca-71b3-4a69-b02e-a71e5e361248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,620 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6fe9ca-71b3-4a69-b02e-a71e5e361248

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6fe9ca-71b3-4a69-b02e-a71e5e361248
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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