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title: "GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity"
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# GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c818ae5-0636-48b5-b892-02d45d69f4c5

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully awarded a contract titled "GMCA 987 - GM One Network Connectivity Partner and GM One Network non GM LFFN connectivity". This project, within the services industry category of "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" (CPV: 48200000), commenced with the procurement process in a "selective" manner using a "restricted procedure". The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, with the contract set to start on 29th November 2024 and conclude on 28th November 2029. The project aims to enhance connectivity solutions for the Greater Manchester Public Sector community across various locations in England, UK, supporting the overarching GM Digital Vision.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, Internet support, and network installation and management. Businesses such as SME's that can deliver the design, installation, maintenance, and management of connectivity and SDWAN solutions stand to benefit. The contract is divided into two LOTs, allowing suppliers to bid for one or both, with Vodafone Limited and Telent Technology Services Limited awarded the respective LOTs. With a contract value of £5,000,000, the project promises substantial business growth potential for firms capable of supporting public sector digital infrastructure solutions in partnership with organisations like Cisco and VM02.

## Notice

GMCA and the GM One Network Partners, Bury Borough Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council, Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport and Transport for Greater Manchester (GM One Network Partners) working with Cisco and VM02 have designed and implemented the GM One Network, please see Section 6 - Appendix A, for further details. The objective of the GM One Network is to provide a connectivity solution for the Greater Manchester Public Sector community that improves connectivity and collaboration and underpins and enables the delivery of the GM Digital Vision for Greater Manchester, as outlined in the Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint - https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/digital/. The requirements are split across 2 LOTs, Suppliers can respond to one or both LOTs. 1. (GMCA 987.1) LOT 1 is for the design, installation, maintenance and management of Connectivity to connect Non-LFFN connected Partner locations. 2. (GMCA 987.2) LOT 2 is for the design, installation, maintenance and management of an SDWAN solution that securely connects GM One Partner sites, users and assets to Public Sector services whether located within the Partners Data Centres or Private/Public Cloud provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c7865e-a9f0-4ed1-85e7-2ab7e82769af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c7865e-a9f0-4ed1-85e7-2ab7e82769af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c7865e-a9f0-4ed1-85e7-2ab7e82769af
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/digital/

## Provenance

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