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title: "GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068005"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068005

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager," with Little Dipper Productions Ltd serving as the supplier. This contract, valued at £168,000, focuses on the services sector specifically within business services, including law, marketing, and consulting, among others. The procurement process, conducted via an open competition below the threshold, results in a contract starting on 3rd June 2026, and is intended to last initially for 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The GM Production Fund Manager will be pivotal to driving economic and cultural growth within the Greater Manchester area by serving as the primary liaison with the screen sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in business services, particularly those capable of providing strategic support to the film and television sectors. Ideal candidates are businesses that can operate as sector-facing partners, enhancing the competencies and competitive edge of Greater Manchester's screen industry. The focus on development offers a conducive environment for skilled firms to engage in projects that promise long-term benefits, leveraging the strong regional ecosystem. SMEs and other potential suppliers might find this an appealing venture that aligns with GMCA's commitment to fostering economic and skills growth in the region.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of GMCA1903 GM Production Fund Manager. In March 2026, GMCA announced a PS10.5m Production Fund as part of its commitment to Good Growth in Greater Manchester. Opening in early summer 2026, the Fund will support both inward-investing and home-grown film and television projects that deliver clear economic, skills and industry benefits for the city-region. It represents a step change in Greater Manchester's approach to the screen sector, building on a strong existing ecosystem and creating the conditions for significant long-term growth. GMCA is now seeking to appoint a Production Fund Manager to lead delivery of this flagship programme. The Fund Manager will act as the primary interface between GMCA and the screen sector, providing expert guidance to applicants, brokering relationships, assessing funding proposals and presenting clear, evidence-based recommendations to the GM Production Fund Investment Committee. Working collaboratively across the screen industry and with GMCA, the Fund Manager will play a central role in ensuring funded productions maximise economic, cultural and skills impact, while helping position and promote the Fund as a high-quality, internationally credible offer. Operating as a trusted, sector-facing partner, the Fund Manager will work closely with GMCA and local and national industry stakeholders, including local screen offices, to provide strategic support for the growth, resilience and competitiveness of Greater Manchester's screen sector. The initial contract period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. It is intended for the contract to commence on 25th May 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. It is intended for the contract to commence on 25th May 2026. The maximum budget available for the initial 12 month period is up to PS70,000 (excluding VAT). The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 12 months, at a value of up to PS70,000 (excluding VAT). Therefore, the estimated total value of the contract, including all optional extension periods, is up to a maximum of PS140,000 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,000 |

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE DIPPER PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 12:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032840-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032840-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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