---
title: "GMCA 1506- An Independent Evaluation of the Bee Net Zero Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-13"
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# GMCA 1506- An Independent Evaluation of the Bee Net Zero Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0d1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for "GMCA 1506- An Independent Evaluation of the Bee Net Zero Programme." This project falls within the services industry category and aims to support Greater Manchester's transition to becoming a Net Zero business hub. The contract, awarded to SQW Ltd, commenced on 16th July 2025 and concluded on 31st August 2025, with a total gross value of £56,508. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically 'below threshold - limited competition.' The authority is located in Manchester, UK, highlighting the region's emphasis on sustainability initiatives.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to sustainability and business transformation. Companies like SQW Ltd, which have experience in providing business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, could find such tenders lucrative as they contribute to sustainability goals. This tender process emphasizes the need for expertise in evaluating environmental programmes, making it ideal for businesses with a strong track record in these areas.

## Notice

An evaluation of the Bee Net Zero programme, which aims to make Greater Manchester the easiest place in the UK to become a Net Zero business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073698-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,090 |

## 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 | SQW |

## 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 Nov 2025 at 16:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073698-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073698-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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