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title: "GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support"
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# GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2feca59f-b0e2-4044-802d-b0a57b39ef8f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support" under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, classified as CPV 79400000. The procurement process is at the award stage, signalling the completion and activation of the contract as of 28th February 2025. This direct award procedure saw Constellia Public Ltd appointed to provide consultancy services over two sprints, running from March 2025 to May 2025, contributing to the GMCA's 10-year Growth Plan. Services will be delivered across numerous regions in the UK, with an emphasis on integration and support for the development of the GMCA's Integrated Pipeline.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those that specialise in business and management consultancy. Firms that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are considered suitable contenders given the nature of the consultancy work required. The substantial contract value of £158,131.88 GBP and the strategic role in supporting GMCA's long-term growth agenda make this an attractive prospect for entities looking to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy services. The project’s scope provides an ideal platform for businesses aiming to partner with GMCA in future development initiatives across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to support the development and scope building of the Integrated Pipeline at for two sprints of work between March 2025 and May 2025. Consultancy team consists of five people working a total of 112 days between them during two five-week sprints subject to a break clause between Sprint 1 and 2 To develop the Integrated Pipeline and to understand its overall scope and support the development of the GMCA 10-year Growth Plan. Constellia appointed via Neutral Vendor framework, delivery of services subcontracted to Ernst & Young

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172cc130-fb90-4122-a197-4c67108bd570 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,131 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,131 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172cc130-fb90-4122-a197-4c67108bd570
- 18 Aug 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958ed9b1-614c-4ba5-8887-2133cf9135d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172cc130-fb90-4122-a197-4c67108bd570
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958ed9b1-614c-4ba5-8887-2133cf9135d2
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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