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title: "GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services"
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# GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cddf3679-2cf2-42eb-b476-a26cb08f9f0f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 1555 GM Identity Managed and Professional Services" has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender, classified under the IT services industry category with CPV code 72000000, involves providing professional and managed services for the Greater Manchester ID (GMID) product. The procurement was conducted using the direct award method, with Shaping Cloud Limited as the appointed supplier. The contract originated in Manchester, England, with a delivery span covering various regions, including the UK and international locations. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and the contract period running from 27th June 2025 to 26th June 2027. The award was activated on 2nd June 2025, with a total contract value of £452,230.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the IT consulting, software development, Internet services, and support sectors. Companies specialising in these areas, especially those capable of providing secure authentication systems, stand to benefit greatly. The direct award process indicates a streamlined tendering path advantageous to experienced providers. This opportunity not only offers substantial business growth potential through a fixed-term contract but also the prospect of enhancing market credibility by working with a reputable public authority like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. SMEs may find this an attractive contract for expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Shaping Cloud provide the GMCA with professional and managed services for the Greater Manchester ID (GMID) product. GMID is used across GM to authenticate users of digital products and enable the secure and appropriate usage of our digital products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4e469-0d0d-45c0-a339-e0080e6335b5 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,115 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £452,230 |
| 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 | SHAPING CLOUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4e469-0d0d-45c0-a339-e0080e6335b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4e469-0d0d-45c0-a339-e0080e6335b5
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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