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title: "GMCA 1491 ISP Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fd06e80-d11c-4f4c-8783-ae43dc37a405"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# GMCA 1491 ISP Solution

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fd06e80-d11c-4f4c-8783-ae43dc37a405

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for the "GMCA 1491 ISP Solution" to ensure an IT infrastructure connection for the GM Firefighter's Pensions Scheme to the National Pensions Dashboard by 30 October 2025. This contract, classified under the Software package and information systems category, was awarded through a direct award procurement method, with a total contract value of £76,905. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Heywood Limited designated as the supplier. The contract period extends from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028, and the procurement specifically caters to SMEs within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions and digital infrastructure. Businesses equipped to provide software and information systems services can find potential growth by engaging in similar future opportunities with public sector organisations like the GMCA. With a focus on digital integration and system interface development, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from the expanding demand for digital solutions in public administration.

## Notice

The Authority is legally required to have a digital interface in place to enable us to connect the GM Firefighter's Pensions Scheme to the digital architecture for the Pensions Dashboard which needs to be implemented by the connection date of 30th October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be00e8-dd7c-4bcb-89a5-9be9b6782f8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,905 |
| 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 | HEYWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be00e8-dd7c-4bcb-89a5-9be9b6782f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be00e8-dd7c-4bcb-89a5-9be9b6782f8a
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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