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title: "GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO"
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# GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-540595ee-55c4-4dc1-b40c-291e1d519453

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for IT services encompassing consultancy and AI Lab provisions. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, involved a direct award tender, completed in the service industry domain. The contract, valued at £30,000, covered various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The procurement stage reached the award phase with a contract period from 16th June 2025 to 8th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP, as announced on 15th June 2025, with the tender having been completed prior to the contract start date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, software development, and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering AI solutions. Given the direct award nature and the focus on short-term consultancy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alongside voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such projects can foster substantial growth for businesses by enhancing their capabilities and expanding their portfolio in advanced IT service delivery, particularly in collaboration with large entities such as Deloitte LLP.

## Notice

Short term contract for the provision of AI Lab consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58d9fed-669b-4880-acaf-728447be907c |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58d9fed-669b-4880-acaf-728447be907c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58d9fed-669b-4880-acaf-728447be907c
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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