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title: "GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d26a"
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published: "2025-10-23"
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# GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d26a

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## Summary

The contracting process was executed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the project titled "GMCA 1648 Independent Assurance Support Professional Services." This procurement falls under the consultancy services industry category, focusing specifically on research and development consultancy services. Located in Manchester, this contract involves consultancy services related to the Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation Proposals. The procurement method used was a direct award, facilitated through the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 2 Framework, and was classified as below threshold without competition. This process is now in the award stage, with the contract already signed on 9th July 2025 and commenced on 28th July 2025, concluding by 30th September 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services, particularly those experienced in research and development, to align themselves with complex civic projects. Although Deloitte LLP has been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities could benefit companies possessing strong advisory capabilities and expertise in public sector development projects. Businesses that are adept in navigating management consultancy frameworks and those offering tailored solutions for governmental or developmental bodies would be well-poised to compete in similar procurement processes, thereby expanding their footprint within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Consultancy services relating to the Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation Proposals. Awarded by Direct Award via Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) (RM6187) Lot 2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067796-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067796-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067796-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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