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title: "GMCA1209 - Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05008c"
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# GMCA1209 - Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05008c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded the procurement process for the Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives Service, with THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED being the supplier awarded the contract. This service aims to enhance the travel offer for young people in Greater Manchester by integrating various exclusive services, including sourcing and managing exclusives, promotional activities, management of digital products, and stakeholder collaboration. The contract, which began on 6th November 2025 and will end by 27th July 2027, initially covers a two-year period with a potential two-year extension. The total estimated value through all extension periods could reach up to £1,623,500 excluding VAT, with the service being a significant undertaking in recreational, cultural, and community services, aligned under an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to community engagement, promotional activities, and the management of recreational and cultural offerings. With a substantial budget and the opportunity for contract extensions, it presents a competitive landscape for organisations capable of delivering high-quality services that promote youth engagement. Companies interested in community, social, and sporting services, especially those within the Greater Manchester area, are well-positioned to capitalise on such an opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate leadership in public service provision. This project not only facilitates business growth within the service sector but also strengthens connections with public bodies like the GMCA and other stakeholders involved in servicing local youth initiatives.

## Notice

The GMCA has undertaken an Open Above-Threshold tender process under the Procurement Act 2023 for the delivery of the Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives. Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives is a suite of services that underpin the Our Pass travel offer, working alongside GMCA and TfGM to ensure that Our Pass is connected to and embedded within our growing offer of services for young people across GM. There are four main strands to delivery of the Our Pass Exclusives and Promotion service: * Sourcing and Managing Our Pass Exclusives * Engagement and Promotion for Our Pass and Our Pass Exclusives * Management of digital products * Working with stakeholders The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (in 12 month increments). It is intended for the contract to commence on the 28th of July, 2025. The maximum budget available for the initial period of 2 years is PS792,000 excluding VAT. The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 2 years (in 12 month increments). The value of the first extension period is up to PS414,000 (exc. VAT) and the value of the second extension period is up to PS426,500 (exc. VAT). Therefore, the estimated total value of the contract, including all optional extension periods, is up to a maximum of PS1,623,500 excluding VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 2 years (in 12 month increments). The value of the first extension covering the period of 28/07/2027 - 27/07/2028 is up to PS414,000 (exc. VAT). The value of the second extension covering the period of 28/07/2028 - 27/07/2029 is up to PS426,500 (exc. VAT).

### Planning Information

GMCA are inviting feedback from potential suppliers for the Our Pass Promotion and Exclusives service. In the published document (found at the link below), you will find a description of the service, indicative details of the procurement process and a set of questions we are looking for potential bidders/suppliers to complete and return to inform the final design of the procurement.
The deadline for returning your response to this pre-market engagement exercise is 5pm on Tuesday 22nd of April. Responses should be returned via the Chest.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7cc25b4a-0216-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072395-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,623,500 |
| Lots value | £1,623,500 |
| Awards value | £1,623,500 |
| Contracts value | £1,623,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072395-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039339-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017705-2025
- 10 Apr 2025 at 12:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014281-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072395-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039339-2025
  11th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017705-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014281-2025
  10th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7cc25b4a-0216-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.growthco.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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