---
title: "GMCA 1771 AI insights report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fe9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# GMCA 1771 AI insights report

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fe9

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1771 AI Insights Report." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services related to the AI ecosystem's capability and growth potential in Greater Manchester, located within the UKD3 region. The procurement method was a below-threshold limited competition, indicating a smaller scale and focused approach. The contract has been awarded and is active, running from 9th March 2026 to 1st June 2026, with a gross value of £44,700. This tender reached the award stage on 20th March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process as per the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in service-based research, particularly those with expertise in AI technology and insights. Perspective Economics Limited, a Belfast-based SME, has been selected to deliver the insights report, suggesting that organisations with similar capacities or experience in AI and research in regional business ecosystems might consider competing in future opportunities. The project showcases the demand for specialised knowledge in AI ecosystems, highlighting potential growth sectors for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and contribute to advancing regional technological capabilities.

## Notice

A research report for publication which provides insight on the capability and growth potential of the AI ecosystem in Greater Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,250 |

## 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 | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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