---
title: "GMCA 1916 GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068920"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# GMCA 1916 GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068920

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## Summary

The procurement process for Greater Manchester Combined Authority's GM School Food Provisions: Baseline data mapping project, identified as GMCA 1916, has reached its award stage. Executed through a limited competition method, this contract involves baseline data mapping and live visualisation to guide future investment and action in school food provision. The initiative spans educational settings and hospital trusts across Greater Manchester, classified under services, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2026, with the active award granted to Soil Association Limited, an SME based in Bristol. Industry stakeholders interested in public sector opportunities across the UK, particularly within the Greater Manchester region, would find detailed insights into the procurement from the awarded contract documents published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development. Enterprises focused on data analytics, educational systems, and healthcare provisions stand to benefit, primarily those with innovative approaches to visualisation and baseline mapping. The contract, awarded to the Soil Association Limited, an SME, exemplifies chances for smaller enterprises to engage in public procurement processes and contribute meaningfully to industry advancements in educational settings. Agility and strategic planning could prove advantageous, presenting SMEs specialised in data collection and analysis a pathway to expand their market presence in the public domain, leveraging government-backed projects to facilitate further growth and visibility.

## Notice

Baseline data mapping and live visualisation to guide future investment and action on school food provision. To include educational settings and hospital trusts across Greater Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036868-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,061 |

## 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 | SOIL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 07:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036868-2026
  23rd 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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