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title: "GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2a90835-c959-4150-a5e7-9b4cd6559c80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2a90835-c959-4150-a5e7-9b4cd6559c80

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at GMCA Offices in Manchester, facilitated a procurement process for the "GMCA 1489 - Data Center Proposal". This contract pertains to the IT services industry, focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, and Ove Arup & Partners was appointed to provide these services. The contract, valued at £25,508, spanned from 25th April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The award was published on 3rd July 2025. This procurement fell under the category of services, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and was a short-term consultancy contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software development to engage with public sector projects. The direct award process suggests a focus on specific expertise, making it a strategic opportunity for firms with a proven track record in delivering data centre solutions. The project’s scope spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, providing an expansive reach. Ideal candidates for such contracts are organisations adept at scaling solutions across diverse locations and adept at engaging with public authorities to deliver bespoke services. Businesses seeking similar future contracts could benefit from understanding the requirements and objectives set by authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Short term consultancy contract for the provision of Data Center Proposal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a604c3e-8977-4d46-bd24-f0e885f85a5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,508 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,508 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a604c3e-8977-4d46-bd24-f0e885f85a5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a604c3e-8977-4d46-bd24-f0e885f85a5f
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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