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title: "GMCA 1797 Project Slate - Business Case Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfac"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1797 Project Slate - Business Case Support

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1797 Project Slate - Business Case Support" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK. This tender focused on providing consultancy services supporting the development of a business case for Project Slate. The procurement method was direct, exempt from competition under the "Below threshold" criteria in alignment with PA23 regulations. The tender falls under the services category, specifically within business analysis and consultancy services. The process is at the Award stage as of 30th June 2026, with the contract having been signed on 2nd February 2026. The overall contract activity spans from 3rd February to 31st March 2026, with Flint Global Ltd serving as the supplier, headquartered in London.

The GMCA 1797 tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in business analysis, research and development, and management consultancy services. The successful bidder, Flint Global Ltd, highlights that companies with expertise in developing and building business cases, alongside the ability to engage both locally and nationally, will be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities from large public authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. With a focus on gaining governmental support, this tender offers SMEs specialising in consultancy a pathway to demonstrate their capability in strategic engagements and value offerings in public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to support GMCA's case to government for Project Slate. Provide specialist and direct engagement support. Support is required on developing the Business Case and building the support for the project locally and nationally (including the right government sponsor) to secure agreement. Route to Market = Exemption (sole supplier and value for money) 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/061035-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## 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 | FLINT GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061035-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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