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title: "GMCA 962 Ex-ante assessment to scope the pipeline of potential investments across Greater Manchester"
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# GMCA 962 Ex-ante assessment to scope the pipeline of potential investments across Greater Manchester

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c916e0-9f8c-42a0-8ac8-6f453ed4fd16

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 962 Ex-ante assessment to scope the pipeline of potential investments across Greater Manchester," specifically under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The direct award contract, valued at £246,372.10, was directed to Constellia Public Limited. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 15 April 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2024. This project, funded by Homes England, involves appointing CBRE for Equity Fund works. The relevant region for this procurement is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on business and management consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to note similar future opportunities as the procurement process indicates suitability for these business types. The direct award method used signifies an efficient and targeted approach, providing valuable insights into potential investments, thus beneficial for companies looking to expand their consultancy portfolio within the region.

## Notice

Homes England are putting GMCA in funds so we can appoint CBRE to undertake some Equity Fund works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d551fa-0b13-4153-ab07-6f181b38f590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,372 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,372 |
| 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 PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d551fa-0b13-4153-ab07-6f181b38f590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d551fa-0b13-4153-ab07-6f181b38f590
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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