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title: "GMCA 1088 GM Mayor's Transport Commissioner"
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# GMCA 1088 GM Mayor's Transport Commissioner

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db226ae1-d1fb-4294-a050-ab48efeb6b9b

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded a direct award procurement process for the "GMCA 1088 GM Mayor's Transport Commissioner" contract, classified under the Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services industry (CPV 79400000). The contract, valued at £360,000, involves VE Advisory Services Limited providing advisory services to support the Mayor and leaders in delivering the Bee Network and other major transport initiatives in Greater Manchester. This procurement, which is a services category, will be carried out primarily in England, with a contract period starting from 1 August 2024 and ending on 30 April 2028. The award was published on 25 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in business consultancy and transport advisory services. Businesses that have expertise in integrated transport systems and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities and transport operators, will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company’s portfolio by working with a prominent public authority on high-impact projects aimed at transforming Greater Manchester’s transport infrastructure.

## Notice

VE Advisory will: - Advise the Mayor and Leaders on the delivery of the Bee Network - an integrated transport system bringing together bus, tram, rail and highways networks - and other major transport developments affecting Greater Manchester (e.g. major rail projects). - Work collaboratively across all operational and policy areas with the Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the 10 local authorities and delivery partners such as the Department for Transport, local transport operators, Great British Railways, Network Rail and National Highways. - Advise the Mayor on the delivery of Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) capital programme under Greater Manchester's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements and other funding sources. - Support the Mayor's and TfGM's engagement with HM Government in making the case for the necessary powers and resources to deliver the Bee Network on a sustainable basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c5b264-a63d-4504-86ca-52945d274f45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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), 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 | VE ADVISORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c5b264-a63d-4504-86ca-52945d274f45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c5b264-a63d-4504-86ca-52945d274f45
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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