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title: "GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence"
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# GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11909a94-2ac9-4778-ac4a-250f360c7977

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence" contract, which falls under the business services category including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project involves financial and technical consultancy services aimed at de-risking financial aspects for four district heat network schemes across England. The tender process concluded on 10th March 2025, and the contract was awarded effective from 17th March 2025 to 19th May 2025, valued at £50,000. Amberside Advisors Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in financial and technical advisory services within the energy sector. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their flexibility and expertise in niche markets. Businesses in the consultancy industry can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio, gain significant sector experience, and build partnerships with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Financial and technical consultancy services to provide financial de-risking support to four district heat network schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5a2de-c876-42e8-9320-31e21514bda1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 19 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | AMBERSIDE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5a2de-c876-42e8-9320-31e21514bda1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5a2de-c876-42e8-9320-31e21514bda1
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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