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title: "GMCA 1628 Consultancy to Support the Old Trafford Regeneration (OTR) Project - Business Case Development"
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# GMCA 1628 Consultancy to Support the Old Trafford Regeneration (OTR) Project - Business Case Development

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13156cd4-b60e-4234-be74-9db64f64bb99

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1628 Consultancy to Support the Old Trafford Regeneration (OTR) Project - Business Case Development" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. This procurement process was initiated through a direct award method and was concluded with the award stage on 8th December 2025. The contract value is £55,000, and it encompasses services for preparing a Business Case related to the relocation of Freightliner from Trafford Park to ILP North (St Helen's), labelled as "Project Slate." Key dates included the tender period, which ended on 29th August 2025, and the contract period running from 15th September 2025 to 19th December 2025. The services are in the United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and business case development. It presents a chance to engage with a significant urban regeneration project in the Manchester area. Although the contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP, a large-scale company, the focus on consultancy services relevant to urban planning and regeneration projects suggests that similar future tenders could be well-suited for SMEs with expertise in research and development services. Companies in the consultancy sector should monitor procurement activities from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for potential future projects.

## Notice

Dedicated services on preparing a Business Case for the relocation of Freightliner from Trafford Park to ILP North (St Helen's), namely, "Project Slate".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb310fe-3482-400d-a071-f6bc2346d0cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb310fe-3482-400d-a071-f6bc2346d0cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb310fe-3482-400d-a071-f6bc2346d0cd
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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