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title: "GMCA 1200 - Science and Innovation Audit Report"
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# GMCA 1200 - Science and Innovation Audit Report

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-790ae87a-a6b8-49b4-904b-ad523e7c5248

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently in the tender stage of procuring services under the title "GMCA 1200 - Science and Innovation Audit Report". This procurement, classified under ‘Research and development services and related consultancy services’ (CPV 73000000) and ‘Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security’ (CPV 79000000), seeks a partner to update the assessment of the innovation ecosystem in Greater Manchester and Cheshire East. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold with a tender period ending on 28 November 2024, and the contract is set to start on 30 January 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2025. The location of the delivery includes Greater Manchester and broadly extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to and leverage the growing innovation ecosystem in Greater Manchester. Consulting firms, research agencies, and service providers in business development, economic research, and scientific consultancy will find this procurement aligned with their expertise. Participating in this project can enable businesses to establish or enhance their presence in the region, fostering partnerships and unlocking economic growth potentials by contributing to strategic regional audits and gaining insights into future economic opportunities.

## Notice

GMCA is seeking to appoint a partner to provide an independent audit that will build on the Science and Innovation Audit Report for Greater Manchester (GM) and Cheshire East, published in November 2016, and subsequent work that has been done such as the GM Independent Prosperity Review to provide an up-to-date assessment of the region's capabilities and the opportunities and challenges faced by the innovation ecosystem centered specifically on Greater Manchester. The 2016 report outlined a broad-ranging analysis of the region's capabilities, the challenges and the opportunities for future economic growth. This refreshed 2025 audit that GMCA is commissioning will take a wider approach than the original audit taking in to account private sector strengths, 'real innovation geographies', and how effectively GM deploys its technology strengths.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdececa7-5df8-46b9-8a62-e488968d7255 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdececa7-5df8-46b9-8a62-e488968d7255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdececa7-5df8-46b9-8a62-e488968d7255
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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