---
title: "GMCA 1375.2 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# GMCA 1375.2 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2f

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the project titled "GMCA 1375.2 10 Year Growth Plan - Consultancy Support". This award, part of the public authority's initiative, focuses on consultancy services to aid the development of Growth Plans over the next decade, including assessing governance needs and functioning as an interim project director for the Old Trafford Regeneration area. Designated as a service in the business services industry category, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition stages. The award was completed on the 11th of August 2025, with a contract timeline extending to the 11th of February 2026. Located in Manchester, UK, this project is essential for businesses interested in regional development and strategic consultancy.

Engagement in this tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy services, especially those specialising in law, marketing, or project management. SMEs like BEDFORD ADVISORY LIMITED, the successful supplier, are well-suited to compete due to the tailored, in-depth consultancy and governance support required. The collaboration with a regional authority also sets the stage for potential long-term engagements within the public sector, reinforcing businesses' reputability and expertise in regional growth strategies. Companies aiming to deepen their footprint in public sector consultancy would find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to support the development of the 10-year local Growth Plans and assess the delivery vehicle and governance needs to deliver the programmes. Additionally, support as interim project director for the Old Trafford Regeneration area. An exemption was used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064717-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,800 |

## 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 | BEDFORD ADVISORY |

## 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

- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064717-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064717-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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