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title: "GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)"
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# GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a504a2c5-2de4-44da-80a4-47c27ca9ef17

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1265 Consultancy Services relating to a Community Energy Sector Public Private Partnership in GM (P-009)" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), with additional business services. This procurement process, now at the award stage, aims to support the decarbonisation initiatives across the Greater Manchester region, targeting net zero by 2038. The contract, valued at £48,920, was awarded to the Society for the Reduction of Carbon Limited (trading as Carbon C) on 29th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11th March 2025 and ending on 11th July 2025. The project will be conducted in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and environmental services sectors, especially those focused on sustainable and green energy solutions. SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the project's inclusive approach to tendering. By participating in such projects, businesses can not only contribute to important environmental goals but also bolster their portfolios and gain recognition as key players in the green economy.

## Notice

Community Energy Public Sector Partnership. Target to decarbonise and reach net zero by 2038 in its estate and operations, along with supporting the 10 partner districts it represents to do that same. Also, to facilitate decarbonisation across the region more generally within the private and domestic sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649c508a-cf9a-43b9-95b4-38827f45affc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,920 |
| 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 | SOCIETY FOR THE REDUCTION OF CARBON LIMITED (TRADING AS CARBON C |

## 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649c508a-cf9a-43b9-95b4-38827f45affc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649c508a-cf9a-43b9-95b4-38827f45affc
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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