---
title: "GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad47

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1883 GM Digital Blueprint Refresh" project was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on the development of an engagement strategy and delivery plan accompanied by a workshop schedule within Greater Manchester. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, concluded with the "award" stage on the 4th of June, 2026, following a limited competition via an RFQ (Request for Quotation) method. Notably, the procurement phase is complete, with the contract starting from the 1st of June 2026 and expected to conclude by the 30th of November 2026. The total contract value gross is £36,774, and it has been successfully awarded to OPEN DATA MANCHESTER CIC.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises with expertise in research and development services, especially those focused on public sector engagement strategies. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive engagement strategies and capable of managing workshop schedules within the location of Greater Manchester would find this opportunity particularly suitable. As the contract has been awarded under a limited competition framework, companies already involved in or seeking to enter the sub-central government market segment will find this procurement model advantageous for strategic expansion.

## Notice

Development of Engagement Strategy and Delivery Plan including workshop schedule within Greater Manchester. Route to Market: RFQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052718-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,645 |

## 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 | OPEN DATA MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052718-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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