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title: "GMCA 865 Procurement of Research Services - Retrofit Finance"
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# GMCA 865 Procurement of Research Services - Retrofit Finance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586b229f-41d1-47b2-bf7e-cac8d80884d6

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority recently awarded a contract for the procurement of research services on retrofit finance solutions. The contract, with a value of £49,350 GBP, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period running from November 29, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The buying organisation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located in Manchester, England, was the contracting authority for this opportunity in the research and development services and related consultancy services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in research and development services. Businesses suited to compete in this tender should offer expertise in retrofit finance solutions and demonstrate capabilities to deliver 3 reports, a final summary report, and facilitate the setting up of a project steering group. The contracting authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, seeks suppliers with relevant experience and capacity to contribute effectively to the project aims within the specified contract period.

## Notice

The scope of the commission consists of 5 deliverables for research services on retrofit finance solutions: 3 reports, a final summary report and the setting up of a project steering group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda49ffb-12d1-46de-a9c1-13d4a88c8e0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,350 |
| 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 | GEMSERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2023 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda49ffb-12d1-46de-a9c1-13d4a88c8e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda49ffb-12d1-46de-a9c1-13d4a88c8e0f
  28th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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