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title: "GMCA 1265.4 Consultancy Services to Determine Routes to Market to Deliver Decarbonisation Opportunities"
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# GMCA 1265.4 Consultancy Services to Determine Routes to Market to Deliver Decarbonisation Opportunities

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9ba3cf4-1c1a-4697-adca-feb7855a0c53

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GMCA 1265.4 Consultancy Services to Determine Routes to Market to Deliver Decarbonisation Opportunities" has been managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This contract, classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), concluded with the award date on 14th October 2025. The contract was valued at £50,000 and spanned regions throughout the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with contractual activities scheduled to begin on 14th November 2025 and conclude by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy for decarbonisation and sustainability strategies. Enterprises suited for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The procurement process notably utilised an 'Other' procurement method, which could imply a bespoke or tailored approach to assessing the market for stakeholders interested in delivering decarbonisation initiatives. This contract provides a valuable platform for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainability consulting across diverse regions within the UK.

## Notice

Consultancy Services to Determine Routes to Market to Deliver Decarbonisation Opportunities via CPCA DPS DEZNZ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f81b3e-4864-448b-973a-585e96d4b6ba |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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), 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 | CARBON TRUST ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f81b3e-4864-448b-973a-585e96d4b6ba
- 6 Feb 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0a0f6-8eab-495a-8108-9bea6c908bf8
- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4253e0-24e8-49bb-a21f-86dec3901672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f81b3e-4864-448b-973a-585e96d4b6ba
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0a0f6-8eab-495a-8108-9bea6c908bf8
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4253e0-24e8-49bb-a21f-86dec3901672
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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