---
title: "GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for off site BNG market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for off site BNG market

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6cc

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for Off Site BNG Market" was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender is part of the sub-central government public authority category and involves delivering consultancy services to aid local authorities in Greater Manchester to enter and develop a coordinated regional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market. The procurement stage is completed, with important dates including the contract start on 29th April 2026 and its potential extension through to 29th January 2029. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, and it took place within the United Kingdom with a central focus on Manchester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, as well as business and management. With the main procurement category being services, large firms experienced in these areas would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for developing the BNG market. The awarded supplier, WSP UK Limited, highlights the scope for substantial enterprises to leverage their expertise and contribute to significant growth and development in the environmental consultancy sector within the Greater Manchester region.

## Notice

Consultancy support to enable the Greater Manchester local authorities to enter the offsite BNG market and develop a coordinated regional Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049916-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049916-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049916-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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