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title: "GMCA 1851 AI Prevention Demonstrator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fc1"
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# GMCA 1851 AI Prevention Demonstrator

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fc1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GMCA 1851 AI Prevention Demonstrator" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester. This contract was part of the industry's services category, specifically focusing on business analysis consultancy and social research services. The award stage was completed on 30th April 2026, with the contract period scheduled between 4th May 2026 and 2nd November 2026. The procurement method used was direct, under an exemption as per PA23 regulations, focusing on children's social care AI Readiness Assessment. The project aims to assess data readiness and technical requirements for AI use in identifying at-risk cohorts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI consultancy, data analysis, and social care services, particularly those adept at implementing preventative solutions in public sector environments. Given that the procurement was carried out via a below-threshold direct method without competition, smaller enterprises or SMEs with niche expertise in AI and social care analytics may find this an advantageous domain to cultivate partnerships with public authorities. As the incumbent supplier, INFORMED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, an SME, demonstrates that businesses equipped with specific consulting capabilities in AI for social welfare can successfully engage and grow through such governmental contracts.

## Notice

To deliver an AI Readiness Assessment for GMCA's prevention agenda, focused on children's social care. The project assesses the feasibility, data readiness and technical requirements for using AI to identify at risk cohorts and put preventative measures in place before they fall through the gaps. Route to market: Exemption in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040166-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,870 |

## 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 | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040166-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040166-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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