---
title: "GMCA 1899 GMCA and TfGM Information and Data Governance Shared Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# GMCA 1899 GMCA and TfGM Information and Data Governance Shared Service Support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685f5

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to enhance its information and data governance shared service support in collaboration with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The procurement, identified as GMCA 1899, falls under the business services category, specifically targeting areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Manchester, UK, the process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 21st April 2026 and conclude on 20th October 2026. This limited competition procurement was executed under the 'Below threshold' procurement method, primarily focusing on services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in consultancy, particularly those adept at navigating regulatory compliance and data protection frameworks. Businesses capable of contributing to an eco-system of public sector bodies efficiently managing and sharing information are well-suited for such engagements. The awarded contract, valued at £49,800, has been secured by Kaleidoscope Consultants Limited, indicating the potential for SMEs to effectively compete in similar procurement exercises. Such opportunities can assist consultancies in establishing a robust presence in the UK public sector, facilitating strategic growth in collaborative service provisions.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester Information and Data Governance Team provide a shared service across these two organisations. The Shared Service is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance to Data Protection and UK GDPR legislation. The Service also champions a vision for an eco-system of public sector bodies across Greater Manchester that better manages, shares and values information. This vision is set by the Greater Manchester Information Strategy and is underpinned by the Greater Manchester Strategy. There is a need for temporary resource to come in and support on key projects and areas of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035487-2026 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,800 |

## 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 | KALEIDOSCOPE CONSULTANTS |

## 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035487-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035487-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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