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title: "Digital Planning (IDOX)"
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buyer: "THE GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Digital Planning (IDOX)

Buyer: THE GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ffaea88-7c68-4af0-9731-532207d206c2

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), has completed the award stage of a strategic Digital Planning project. This project, entitled "Digital Planning (IDOX)," falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and aims to replicate the Greater London Authority's London Planning Data Hub for Greater Manchester. The contract, worth £60,000, was awarded on 6th May 2026, with a contract period starting from 3rd July 2026 to 2nd July 2027. It involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS Framework Vertical Application Solutions VAS (RM6259), Lot 3, addressing Housing, Environmental, and Planning Solutions in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering digital solutions for urban planning and environmental management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The nature of the procurement method favours businesses familiar with framework agreements, making it an attractive proposition for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in government contracts within the IT sector.

## Notice

Direct award via CCS (now known as GCA) Framework Vertical Application Solutions VAS (RM6259), Lot 3 Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), is delivering a strategic Digital Planning project funded by MHCLG. The project applies the learning from Greater London Authority's development of the London Planning Data Hub to replicate a version that would be beneficial to Greater Manchester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313464c9-1d4c-47e1-8c3b-90bd6f6617eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313464c9-1d4c-47e1-8c3b-90bd6f6617eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313464c9-1d4c-47e1-8c3b-90bd6f6617eb
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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