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title: "GMCA 1812 Phase 4: Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build"
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# GMCA 1812 Phase 4: Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25820e6f-c28f-4b41-a79d-a948350adc25

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for Phase 4 of the "Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build," under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was awarded to KPMG LLP via direct award, utilising the CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 3. This procurement process, which involved a direct approach, concluded with the award on 22 February 2026, with the contract running from 23 February to 30 April 2026. The main location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and design consultancy services. Particularly, firms that are categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find potential growth avenues, given the suitability criteria set by the buyer. The procurement targeted direct award methods, highlighting market-specific opportunities for consultancy firms, such as KPMG LLP, to extend their partnership with public authorities by delivering tailored and strategic consultancy services. This initiative supports GMCA's aim to align and develop frameworks for place-based appraisals, potentially benefiting businesses that demonstrate expertise in model builds and consultancy alignment strategies.

## Notice

Phase 4 of the development and scoping of the Place Based Appraisal (PBA). Phase 4 will focus on alignment across the Group's emerging framework and scope the final phase 5- model built. Route to Market: Direct Award via CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63d347-62c2-4a39-aaef-76af879f8fba |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63d347-62c2-4a39-aaef-76af879f8fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63d347-62c2-4a39-aaef-76af879f8fba
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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