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title: "GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service"
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# GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67dfa20b-9e0d-4e96-ab93-ac8e52504cc0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), features the "GMCA 1284 Political Monitoring Service" in the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Manchester, England, this contract aims to engage a Political Monitoring Service to keep abreast of political activities and government announcements, supporting GMCA's government engagement strategy. The procurement followed a direct award method and concluded its tendering phase on 5th November 2025. The contract commenced on 6th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 5th November 2028, with an awarded value of approximately £65,369.88.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the political consulting and monitoring sectors, particularly favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability requirements. Offering services in political analysis and government relations would be advantageous, especially for those looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Constellia Limited, a large-scale organisation, has been selected as the supplier, presenting potential collaboration avenues for complementary service providers. Such opportunities could spur businesses to strengthen networks and broaden market influence in the competitive landscape of public service consultancy.

## Notice

DeHavilland is a Political Monitoring Service used to help keep up to date with political activity and parliamentary engagement. Key outputs for this contract is political monitoring of Parliament and Government announcements that support the GMCA's Government engagement strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2b2aa-04ae-4a08-a722-62ef423e7f23 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,369 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2b2aa-04ae-4a08-a722-62ef423e7f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2b2aa-04ae-4a08-a722-62ef423e7f23
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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