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title: "GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator"
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# GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3242a741-239d-4011-b3b6-b4e072f6a71d

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a direct award procurement process titled "GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This consultancy contract involves a two-week support scheme aimed at developing a GM-specific prevention demonstrator. The value of the contract is £90,000, with work taking place in Manchester, England. The award was active from 16 June 2025 to 30 June 2025, following the tender period ending on 15 June 2025. The procurement method was direct, focusing on swift and efficient project initiation.

The concluded contract presents opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy and research in prevention strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would have found this procurement appealing, given the suitability criteria outlined by the GMCA. Although it was awarded to The Boston Consulting Group, indicating the potential competitiveness for large-scale consultancies, businesses of various scales with expertise in the specified consultancy domain can anticipate similar future opportunities for collaboration with regional authorities such as GMCA.

## Notice

Two-week consultancy support contract to rapidly develop the case for a GM-specific prevention demonstrator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116f5977-2d2e-486a-8dff-d6dda0ce4d40 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | 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 | THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116f5977-2d2e-486a-8dff-d6dda0ce4d40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116f5977-2d2e-486a-8dff-d6dda0ce4d40
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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