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title: "GMCA 942 POS Owners Engineer Mini Competition"
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# GMCA 942 POS Owners Engineer Mini Competition

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4609093f-d917-45bc-ac2a-4a9f0bf94d27

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 942 POS Owners Engineer Mini Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 664_21. This contract is categorised under business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code 79000000). The contract is valued at £293,100 and was awarded to Barker Associates (Essex) Limited. The contract, aimed to support the development and delivery of a Collective Purchase Exercise for GM 'Powering Our Schools', will commence on 29 May 2024 and conclude on 30 June 2026. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective and competitive bidding process.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and legal services sectors to engage in large-scale public projects, potentially leading to business growth and enhanced market presence. Companies specialising in technical, commercial, cost, and procurement consultancy services will find this contract particularly relevant. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to participate, making this an attractive prospect for a diverse range of firms looking to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Mini Competition under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_21 Consultancy Services For the provision of: Technical, Commercial, Cost and Procurement Consultancy Services to support the development and delivery of a Collective Purchase Exercise for GM 'Powering Our Schools' (POS Owner's Engineer)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53665a20-2f76-4ab2-8faf-0a76dbccffb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,100 |
| 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 | BARKER ASSOCIATES (ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53665a20-2f76-4ab2-8faf-0a76dbccffb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53665a20-2f76-4ab2-8faf-0a76dbccffb7
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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