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title: "GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF"
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# GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539cef62-9c19-49ef-ba8e-1a5f1b18efff

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF" was facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on financial consultancy services. It involved updating the payment mechanism in line with changes to contract specifications. The procurement method used was a direct award via the CCS RM6309: Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) LOT 4 Finance, with KPMG LLP as the supplier. The process reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026, with the contract period running from 20th January 2026 to 31st March 2027. The services are intended for delivery within the United Kingdom, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy and transaction processing services, with a total contract value of GBP 97,325.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and transaction processing services, especially those capable of offering strategic and operational financial advice. Small and medium-sized enterprises can find this contract particularly fitting, given the suitability criteria indicating opportunities for SMEs, though it is not targeted at VCSE organisations. The fixed contract period and specified delivery address ensure clear business growth potential for firms equipped to provide comprehensive consultancy services within the stipulated timeframe and budget.

## Notice

Update the paymech in line with the required changes to the contract specification and contract. Route to Market: Direct Award via CCS RM6309: Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) LOT 4 Finance: Provision of objective strategic and operational financial advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0f29ea-7815-4bcc-a905-090d58e2fe99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,325 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0f29ea-7815-4bcc-a905-090d58e2fe99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0f29ea-7815-4bcc-a905-090d58e2fe99
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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