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title: "GMCA 1536 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for GMFRS"
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# GMCA 1536 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for GMFRS

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af163f40-03ec-4e42-91e5-68a9c066952f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1536 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for GMFRS," which pertains to research and development services and related consultancy in England, United Kingdom. This procurement focuses on the strategic planning for the refurbishment and replacement of the Fire Station estate from 2025 to 2050 to ensure effective service delivery and value for money. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract period spans from 10th June 2025 to 30th September 2025. The award stage was reached, with the contract awarded to Carter Jonas, valued at £43,500.

The tender opens avenues for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in research and development and consultancy services in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such opportunities due to the procurement process's favourable consideration towards these types of entities. The strategic focus and considerable timeframe of the project provide ample scope for businesses to engage in long-term planning and development, supporting regional infrastructure needs. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in asset management and estate planning are particularly positioned to benefit from similar contracts.

## Notice

The SAMP covers 2025 to 2050. This will guide decision making to ensure the estate is: effective in supporting service delivery; value for money; avoids cost where possible; and reduces risk. A key focus will be planning the replacement and refurbishment of the Fire Station estate, giving an outline programme to 2050.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba944c5a-0741-49ef-936f-8db341b81e82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,500 |
| 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 | CARTER JONAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba944c5a-0741-49ef-936f-8db341b81e82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba944c5a-0741-49ef-936f-8db341b81e82
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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