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title: "GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f128"
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# GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f128

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is actively seeking bids for the project titled "GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester," focusing on analytical testing and investigation of emerging drug trends in the region. This service is part of their commitment to maintaining a comprehensive Drugs Intelligence System. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required via The Chest by 12 January 2026. The initiative is valued at approximately £393,726, potentially extending to £472,471, and falls under the industry category of research and development services, health and social work services, and community services. Located in the UKD3 region, GMCA represents a sub-central public authority engaged in the open procedure procurement method, compliant with the UK's broader procurement framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses capable of providing comprehensive research and analytical services related to drug trends and public health. Companies specializing in research and development, particularly those with expertise in social work or community services, are ideally suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, leveraging their potential to contribute to public health innovations. Success in this tender could enhance the business profile and expand capabilities in public service research within Greater Manchester and beyond.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to commission a service to provide analytical testing of substances of concern, and research into emerging drug trends across the city region. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) co-ordinates a Drugs Intelligence System to provide up to date information on drug use across Greater Manchester including emerging risks, drug alerts, and information on drug related deaths. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to renew for two further 12-month periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A GMCA Proposed Budget for the Research into Emerging Drug Trends tender, has been supplied in the Pricing document in detail for the initial contracting period. All tender response documents can only be accessed via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080788-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £393,726 |
| Lots value | £393,726 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080788-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  All tenders must be submitted via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All tender responses must be submitted via The Chest. For the avoidance of doubt, tenders received in any other way will be rejected.

## Notice URLs

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

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