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title: "GMCA 1192 Northern Gateway Strategic Advisor"
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# GMCA 1192 Northern Gateway Strategic Advisor

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca5c08f6-7f45-456c-b087-a07fdb9177da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1192 Northern Gateway Strategic Advisor" project was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), seeking consultancy services in business and management. This opportunity is part of Greater Manchester's vision for economic growth and development, focusing on the strategic location termed "Northern Gateway" within the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone. The contract, awarded to KPMG LLP, aimed to prepare a strategic case to advocate for necessary investments in key infrastructure. Key details include a procurement stage that has reached completion, with an award date of 14th August 2024. The initial tender period ended on 30th July 2024, the contract started on 19th May 2025, and is set to conclude by 11th July 2025. Business growth and development are focused across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and others, with a contract value of £250,000 and a minimum value recorded at £100,632.45 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for enterprises specializing in consultancy services. The project's objective underscores the demand for expertise in delivering strategic advice and pivotal infrastructure planning, creating room for businesses with experience in large-scale development projects and those capable of engaging with government departments. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with GMCA's focus on inclusive growth. The Northern Gateway project provides a significant platform for businesses to leverage first-rate infrastructure and foster collaborative partnerships, promising robust business opportunities for firms capable of driving and sustaining growth efforts within this ambitious regional development framework.

## Notice

Greater Manchester (GM) has ambitious plans to deliver economic growth and development. Existing devolution powers, further local control through a single settlement with Government, a track record of access, and the adoption of the Places for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan form strong foundations but additional public investment, particularly in infrastructure, is required to ensure we can deliver inclusive growth in line with our shared strategic vision and to deliver cross cutting outcomes benefitting the people of GM, as well as materially contributing to the national growth agenda. Northern Gateway is part of the innovation-led Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) and a significant element of the GM vision; it includes the single largest employment allocation within PfE and provides the opportunity to deliver 13 million square feet of flexible employment space and 2,700 homes. Its strategic location means and will be perfectly placed for businesses to benefit from first-class infrastructure, convenient connectivity and collaborative partnerships, however major up-front infrastructure investments are required in order to maximise the opportunity Northern Gateway provides. GMCA is seeking a supplier to, at pace, build on the existing vision for Atom Valley to set out the economic impact of delivering the Atom Valley vision in support of the strategic case to Government to make the necessary investment in key infrastructure to drive private sector confidence and investment and maximise the opportunity Atom Valley offers. The supplier will lead the preparation of the strategic case in close co-operation with the stakeholders for Atom Valley and, utilising their deep understanding of the Whitehall context, lead engagement with the relevant Departments and Government more widely to ensure our approach is appropriately tailored to ensure support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea606924-5299-4de9-abdb-fb770e1c123a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,694 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea606924-5299-4de9-abdb-fb770e1c123a
- 2 Oct 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531c46a4-86f7-466c-8de7-b4dc87381e50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea606924-5299-4de9-abdb-fb770e1c123a
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531c46a4-86f7-466c-8de7-b4dc87381e50
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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