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title: "GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning"
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# GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2afca17-7d64-48b9-8eba-f9c47a8a4e64

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "GMCA 1465 Coordination of infrastructure Planning" within the research and development services industry category. This procurement, valued at £29,999, seeks advisory services to create a strategy and workplan for the development of an infrastructure coordination function from April 2025 to April 2026, aimed at facilitating collaborative infrastructure delivery in the Greater Manchester region. The tender, which followed a direct award procurement method, had its award period begin on 3rd February 2025 and will conclude on 1st April 2025. The key date for the award notice publication was 18th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure advisory services to engage in strategic collaborations within the Greater Manchester area. The project is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Given the nature of the project’s objectives, companies with an expertise in collaborative infrastructure planning, development consultancy, and regulatory compliance would find this contract highly advantageous for business growth and establishing strong partnerships in the region.

## Notice

GMCA seeks advisory services to create a strategy and workplan for developing an infrastructure coordination function that will be implemented from April 2025 to April 2026. This function will enable GMCA to facilitate collaborative infrastructure delivery between providers in the Greater Manchester region and manage OFGEM's collaboration incentive from 2026 onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72db16-095c-42fe-b584-60d816b0fd54 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,999 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72db16-095c-42fe-b584-60d816b0fd54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72db16-095c-42fe-b584-60d816b0fd54
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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