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title: "GMCA 986 Consultancy support"
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# GMCA 986 Consultancy support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c6f08e-f14b-4548-b173-150c292135b1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 986 Consultancy support," focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the industry category. The tender involved applying Imperial College London's Water Systems Integrated Modelling (WSIMOD) software as part of the Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP). The contract was awarded to Imperial College London Consultants on 15th August 2024, with the project set to run from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement covered various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and environmental engineering, particularly those capable of supporting regional water management initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the eligibility criteria stated in the tender suitability requirements. By participating in such public procurement processes, businesses can secure significant contracts, collaborate with prestigious academic institutions like Imperial College London, and enhance their market standing through involvement in high-impact regional projects.

## Notice

Services from Imperial College (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Faculty of Engineering) to apply the Water Systems Integrated Modelling framework (WSIMOD) software to the Greater Manchester as a project within the Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e9851-78da-4013-97ee-d9718737e6a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,935 |
| 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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e9851-78da-4013-97ee-d9718737e6a6
- 29 Aug 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14564381-4a82-4391-8502-41bf3bab2392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e9851-78da-4013-97ee-d9718737e6a6
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14564381-4a82-4391-8502-41bf3bab2392
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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