---
title: "GMCA 1481 GM Academy - Options and Deep Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-29"
---

# GMCA 1481 GM Academy - Options and Deep Discovery

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, titled "GMCA 1481 GM Academy - Options and Deep Discovery," was a direct award tender aimed at acquiring consultancy services for the development of the GM Academy. This process falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy. The contract, valued at £130,000, covers regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period having ended on 22 June 2025 and the contract period running from 23 June 2025 to 26 September 2025. Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract through a direct award method, signifying a swift and uncomplicated procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy and development services. The focus on developing the GM Academy implies potential collaboration with educational or skill development sectors, offering a lucrative avenue for growth in these industries. Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for such contracts, reflecting the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's inclusive approach to procurement. Businesses looking to expand in the consultancy domain, especially those with experience in large-scale development projects, would find this tender well-aligned with their goals, as it leverages the broad geographical scope and substantial contract value.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to support the development of the GM Academy across three sprints of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e00049b-d873-4b04-a795-00bbbf8d3222 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,945 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e00049b-d873-4b04-a795-00bbbf8d3222
- 14 Jul 2025 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9a14b7-b41a-4395-aeb0-85243ee80a68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e00049b-d873-4b04-a795-00bbbf8d3222
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9a14b7-b41a-4395-aeb0-85243ee80a68
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36a4ed60-149f-459a-854b-dc95b065ecd3.json.