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title: "GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software"
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# GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60a7790-959b-4c83-80aa-9273f52de435

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 1438 IFRS 16 Software," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method was a direct award, with the contract being awarded on 19th March 2025 to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, England. The project involves the provision of specialised software to implement the IFRS 16 accounting standard for leases, which is mandatory for local governments starting from 1st April 2024. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The contract amount is valued at £70,560 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in enterprise software solutions, especially those that accommodate complex accounting standards such as IFRS 16. Small to medium enterprises may find particular advantage in this sector, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses operating within the United Kingdom and specifically those located in or near Manchester could benefit from increased collaboration and accessibility. Such opportunities may extend to any organisations capable of providing software solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance in governmental operations related to lease recording and reporting.

## Notice

IFRS 16 is a new accounting standard for leases with mandatory adoption in local government from 1st April 2024. This accounting standard introduces new requirements in relation to the recording and reporting of leases. New software is required in order to meet these complex requirements, which have outgrown the use of in-house spreadsheets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4e9d6b-9270-4b14-b1c6-00cd01e897fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,560 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4e9d6b-9270-4b14-b1c6-00cd01e897fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4e9d6b-9270-4b14-b1c6-00cd01e897fb
  5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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