---
title: "GMCA 1192.1 Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056392"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# GMCA 1192.1 Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056392

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process to appoint a project director, chair, and non-executive directors for the Northern Gateway MDC. This tender, identified as GMCA 1192.1, falls under the services category and was completed using a direct procurement method specified as "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement process, in alignment with PA23 regulations, was finalised with an award to IRG Advisors LLP, with the contract active from 5th March 2025 to 4th September 2025. The project pertains to delivery within the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £48,000 gross. The process reached the award stage on 22nd July 2025.

This opportunity is significant for businesses involved in the business services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and recruitment services. Large firms like IRG Advisors LLP, which demonstrate robust experience and provide wide-ranging business services, stand to benefit from such direct awards. This tender exemplifies how sub-central government authorities are streamlining engagements with qualified suppliers, offering notable projects without the competitive requirements. As such, businesses that can align with these procurement conditions may experience growth through enhanced business credentials and relationship building with authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Recruitment of Northern Gateway MDC Project Director, Chair, and Non-Executive Directors. Exemption in line with PA23 regulations and constitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041900-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 4 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | IRG ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041900-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041900-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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