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title: "GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement"
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# GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a2d0702-caa6-4ee9-9573-feee30f97f73

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the tender stage concluded on 30th April 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £75,179, commenced on 22nd January 2025 and is set to end on 19th June 2026. The key deadline for the award stage was 29th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI research and consultancy services, particularly those with a strong academic focus. The project aims to develop an assessment methodology and tool to better understand the risks, limitations, and opportunities of AI, which can lead to collaborations and further consultancy opportunities within the public sector. Large research institutions and consultancy firms that have expertise in AI and knowledge transfer partnerships are well-suited to compete in such tenders, facilitating their growth through strategic involvement in high-impact public sector projects.

## Notice

The GM Information Strategy has identified a need for academic input to help design, test and implement an assessment methodology / tool that allows users to understand the risks, limitations, and opportunities of AI. This support is needed due to: - Lack of extensive knowledge and understanding about AI - Lack of visibility of how current AI tools are used (both internally and across wider Public Sector) - Need for greater visibility of the impacts, risks, and opportunities of AI tools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c0bab7-573b-43b0-bdc8-d67f58d9a9a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,179 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c0bab7-573b-43b0-bdc8-d67f58d9a9a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c0bab7-573b-43b0-bdc8-d67f58d9a9a9
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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