---
title: "GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e8

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a public procurement process titled "GMCA 1509 - Provision of OD Consultancy." This procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and involves delivering organisational development leadership across GMCA, GMFRS, and TfGM. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, and it is currently at the award stage as of 29th October 2025. The awarded contract covers services to be provided from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2026, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The contracting process occurred within the UKD33 region, specifically benefiting Manchester and surrounding areas.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in organisational development, leadership, and strategic consultancy in sectors such as Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and talent management. Businesses that excel in these areas, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale governmental frameworks while preserving individual organisational autonomy, will find the contract aligns well with their expertise. SATTVA ASSOCIATES LIMITED, an SME located in Cumbria, has been awarded this contract, signalling that similar SMEs skilled in providing consultancy and development services may also benefit from future procurement initiatives by GMCA and similar public authorities.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide interim Organisational Development leadership and support in a group-wide capacity to help frame the development of GMCA as a cohesive group while retaining the identity, purpose, and independence of its constituent organisations (GMCA, GMFRS, and TfGM). The role focuses on progressing initiatives related to EDI, talent management, leadership, culture and values, and people policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069240-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## 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 | SATTVA ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069240-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069240-2025
  29th 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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