---
title: "Award Frames"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c00"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-04"
---

# Award Frames

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c00

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involves the "Award Frames" contract and falls under the industry category of picture frames. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract being active since 7th July 2025, for a duration of two years with a potential extension for up to three years. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the contract pertains to the supply and delivery of frames for award certificates across various branches and districts. This tender was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers in the goods category, specializing in picture frames, like SMEs such as Bluebell Trading UK Limited T/A Trade Picture Frames, which has been awarded the contract. The ongoing demand for different types and sizes of frames, including smooth gold, bronze moulding, brushed gunmetal silver, and matt black, opens avenues for suppliers with capabilities to provide diverse product offerings or tailored solutions that meet operational needs as they arise. The contract, valued at £18,000 gross, further supports continued business with the possibility of renewal based on performance and quality service delivery.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of frames used for award certificates for formal presentations forcewide by the Corporate Communications Branch or locally by individual Branches and Districts. Our estimated annual usage is 600 frames, although no volumes or values can be guaranteed. Frames required should be: * A4 size (210 x 297mm) * Fitted with 2mm glass and an MDF back * Available in the following finishes: - smooth gold 25mm wide - bronze moulding 20mm wide - brushed gunmetal silver 30mm wide - matt black Additional or different frames may be required on an ad-hoc basis, as and when identified by operational need. Goods will be supplied on receipt of an official GMP-GMCA purchase order, which will be raised on an ad-hoc basis as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045510-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## 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 | BLUEBELL TRADING UK LIMITED T/A TRADE PICTURE FRAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39298200 - Picture frames

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045510-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045510-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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