---
title: "Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522a8

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## Summary

The procurement process, handled by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Set-up & Design Work to Support GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer" in the services category related to research and development. The project, located in the North West of England (region UKD33), was at the award and contract stages, with the contract being active from 13th May 2025 to 6th September 2025. The process adopted a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was valued at up to £50,000. The contract was signed with The Innovation Unit on 12th May 2025 and was fully completed as of 23rd May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design support and consultancy services, especially those adept in creating blueprints, prototyping, and conducting horizon scans in the research and development sector. Businesses with an innovative approach and capabilities for executing short-term, strategically important projects to support large-scale initiatives like the Get Britain Working Trailblazer would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. The direct award approach reflects the authority’s confidence in the supplier’s capability, further highlighting opportunities for reputable firms to supply niche, high-value services to government organisations.

## Notice

The Innovation Unit will be providing design support to assist in the scoping and shaping of the delivery plans for GM's Get Britain Working Trailblazer. Outputs of this service include an outline blueprint GM level model, prototyping plan for GM, horizon scan and plan for evaluation. This is a short term contract for the value of up to PS50,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026366-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 6 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INNOVATION UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026366-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026366-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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