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title: "GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert"
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# GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aafdac6-49d6-450e-89f2-0d620f1270b5

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert". This specialist project required an independent assessment of GMCA's resilience efforts beyond emergency planning, focusing on preparedness and prevention. The contract, valued at £49,950, pertains to the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The procurement method was limited, and the contract was awarded without prior publication. The contract period started on 3 February 2025 and will end on 31 May 2025, with the task set in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with specialised skills in research and consultancy, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive resilience assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors might find it highly suitable. The awarded contractor, RDSB Advisory, will provide a report, presentation, and strategic recommendations that inform both local and national negotiations on statutory powers, contributing to substantial business growth through high-profile government projects.

## Notice

This is a specialist piece of work requiring a particular specialised skillset. The requirement is for an independent assessment of how far GMCA's resilience efforts, coordinated by the Resilience Directorate, should go beyond emergency planning and incident response to supporting broader prevention and preparedness. Informing the role of GMCA as a combined authority in UK resilience which, in turn, will inform local and national negotiations about future statutory powers. The outputs will be a report, presentation and recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2838c0-7e36-4cda-91b4-8b5e4019644d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 | RDSB ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2838c0-7e36-4cda-91b4-8b5e4019644d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2838c0-7e36-4cda-91b4-8b5e4019644d
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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