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title: "Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes"
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# Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e95ec91a-ef99-46b8-bc72-e1fa408e4d2f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract titled "Evaluation of two Brownfield programmes" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful bidder identified. The contract, valued at £95,109.66, will run from 30th January 2025 to 30th April 2026. GMCA offices in Manchester serve as the contracting authority's location, and the delivery addresses span the United Kingdom and several international destinations. The procurement was initiated to meet the funding terms provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) for evaluating two key housing programmes.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services within the housing sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the suitability criteria specified. The awarded contract to Arcadis UK LLP highlights the potential for large-scale firms, especially those with experience in brownfield housing projects, to provide expert evaluation services. Businesses engaging in similar future tenders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract has been procured to meet funding agreements terms provided by MHCLG, which requires the GMCA to provide evaluation of two key housing programmes: Brownfield Housing Fund (Original BHF) & Brownfield Infrastructure and Land Funding (Devo Deal BHF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f4216-f179-4026-b9f5-6ce0fc4c76a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,109 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,109 |
| 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 | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f4216-f179-4026-b9f5-6ce0fc4c76a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f4216-f179-4026-b9f5-6ce0fc4c76a9
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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