---
title: "GMCA 1736 Unit 4 - MAS (Managed Application Service)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c09a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# GMCA 1736 Unit 4 - MAS (Managed Application Service)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c09a

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the subscription and support for Unit 4 - Managed Application Service (MAS). This public authority, based in Manchester, executed this procurement under an exemption for sole supplier scenarios and value for money provisions, as per the PA23 regulations. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, finalising with the award of the contract to UNIT4 Business Software Limited on 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £40,841.40, runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, primarily covering services in the information technology sector across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those interested in providing managed application services to public authorities. Companies experienced in offering software solutions and support to governmental organisations would be ideally suited to compete in such procurements, especially where the authority seeks a sole supplier to ensure streamlined and effective service delivery. The contract's favourable terms reflect a focus on value, making it an attractive option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like UNIT4 Business Software Limited, especially companies with a strong presence in the UK IT service market.

## Notice

Subscription for the use of Unit 4 - MAS (ManagedApplication Service) and support. Route to Market = Exemption (Sole Supplier & 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/061447-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,841 |

## 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 | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061447-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unit4.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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