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title: "GB-MANCHESTER: GMFRS 0092 Provision of consultancy to support the GM bid to government for its Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund"
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# GB-MANCHESTER: GMFRS 0092 Provision of consultancy to support the GM bid to government for its Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund

Buyer: GMCA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e159b8c2-708e-41a4-a511-87e6a1f00b34

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking consultancy services for the GM bid to the government regarding its Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund. This tender, titled "GB-MANCHESTER: GMFRS 0092 Provision of consultancy to support the GM bid to government for its Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund," is classified under financial consultancy services and is open under the open procedure procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is 17 October 2017, with a contract expected to commence on 18 October 2017 and run until 30 November 2017. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy services to engage with local government initiatives. Businesses with expertise in developing fibre network strategies and providing related consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative and effective solutions to support the government's fibre network ambitions may find this procurement advantageous for expansion and increased visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy to support the GM bid to government for its Full Fibre Networks Challenge Fund Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717a84f-f0a0-43ea-a64a-1a913ffaf31e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GMCA |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717a84f-f0a0-43ea-a64a-1a913ffaf31e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717a84f-f0a0-43ea-a64a-1a913ffaf31e
  29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-MANCHESTER:-GMFRS-0092-Provision-of-consultancy-to-support-the-GM-bid-to-government-for-its-Full-Fibre-Networks-Challenge-Fund/T8CEQPJF7Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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