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title: "GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer"
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# GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e45eca0-78b0-406d-a8c7-a7fe90a636ac

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer" project, with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, was valued at £29,800. The project intended to design and develop workshops aimed at addressing economic inactivity in various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other parts of the world. The tender process culminated with the award status marked as active as of 1st July 2025, with the contract period starting on 10th August 2025 and ending on 3rd October 2025. The buying organisation is based in Manchester, UK, and the procurement was finalised in the "Award" stage.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for IT services firms, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development, to expand their business into public sector projects. Companies that can effectively design and facilitate workshops to engage with economic challenges could find this an attractive venture. Despite the suitability constraints for SMEs and VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like TPXImpact, which was the awarded supplier, perfectly align with the project's scale and scope. For similar businesses, leveraging these successful partnerships can pave the way for further national and international opportunities, enhancing their market presence and expertise in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Professional services to design and develop workshops to support our ambitions with economic inactivity across the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15a4485-aa72-4b15-b77c-5c1aaca03c66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,800 |
| 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 | TPXIMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15a4485-aa72-4b15-b77c-5c1aaca03c66
- 26 Sep 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e96827-526b-4a59-9b35-12e3df6831bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15a4485-aa72-4b15-b77c-5c1aaca03c66
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e96827-526b-4a59-9b35-12e3df6831bd
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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