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title: "GMCA 1078"
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# GMCA 1078

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c37d9cdd-f319-4015-a629-8a06fb3d8dbc

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1078," focusing on a comprehensive promotion package incorporating digital, static and video advertising, along with the production of bespoke radio adverts. This initiative spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The contract, valued at £52,500, covers the service category related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The tender method was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with key procurement stages completed, culminating in the contract period from 19 August 2024 to 15 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and media services, particularly those skilled in multi-platform promotional strategies and public engagement. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity due to the nature of the project and its requirements. The awarded supplier, Buy Me Media, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage such contracts for growth, enhancing their portfolio with high-profile campaigns and broad geographic coverage.

## Notice

A promotion package which is a blend of digital, static and video 'out of home' advertising, the production of a bespoke radio advert to be played on Hits Radio and local community radios stations, a high-profile retail centre display, (which will be transferable to be used in other spaces).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f82de3-bbe2-4f3a-8d98-3a22be15b915 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUY ME MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f82de3-bbe2-4f3a-8d98-3a22be15b915
- 8 Oct 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554cd9-6bba-4239-a157-c4283d2f795e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f82de3-bbe2-4f3a-8d98-3a22be15b915
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554cd9-6bba-4239-a157-c4283d2f795e
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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