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title: "GMCA 1696 Digital Planning - Terra Quest"
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# GMCA 1696 Digital Planning - Terra Quest

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78243c7c-e174-4461-9c11-b2e95b7e7a7e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in collaboration with the Greater London Authority (GLA), has completed a public procurement process for a strategic Digital Planning project. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support with CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method and facilitated the provision of planning application data integration into a central data hub. The awarded tender, valued at £51,340, took place in England, with TerraQuest Solutions Limited being the supplier. The contract, which began on 5th March 2026, is to be fulfilled over a year, ending on 4th March 2027. The relevant procurement stage is the award stage, having been published on 1st May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital planning and data systems integration. The direct award method signifies a streamlined procurement process, potentially favouring larger businesses like TerraQuest Solutions Limited, which possess the necessary expertise and resources. However, the project also encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for a broad range of companies aiming to engage with public sector digital transformation initiatives. Successfully competing for similar contracts can provide businesses with substantial growth opportunities, enhancing their experience and portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), is delivering a strategic Digital Planning project. The contract is aimed to feed planning application data into the data hub at from the start of the planning application process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7d3136-4fc1-496e-8168-406c12fdf7b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,340 |
| 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 | TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS LIMITED (PLANNING PORTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7d3136-4fc1-496e-8168-406c12fdf7b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7d3136-4fc1-496e-8168-406c12fdf7b9
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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