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title: "GMCA2037 Growth of Greater Manchester and the Role of Transport Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daac"
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# GMCA2037 Growth of Greater Manchester and the Role of Transport Consultancy Services

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GMCA2037 Growth of Greater Manchester and the Role of Transport Consultancy Services" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The process, using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, aimed to contract consultancy services to assess the economic impacts of Greater Manchester's Metrolink network. The procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy, was completed with the contract signed on 14th May 2026 and ending by 14th September 2026. The main procurement category was services with a gross value amount of £150,000, and the consultancy services were provided by METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED.

This contract provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, especially those specialising in economic assessment and transport infrastructure projects, to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence. SMEs in particular, with capabilities in economic data analysis and impact case study development, are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. By contributing to substantial public infrastructure projects, such businesses can position themselves as key players in supporting government initiatives and driving regional economic growth.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to undertake an independent, evidence-based assessment of the economic impacts of the creation and expansion of Greater Manchester's Metrolink network. The commission will review and synthesise existing evidence, analyse economic and transport data, develop impact case studies, and produce reports to support understanding of the relationship between transport investment and economic growth, informing future investment and policy discussions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073500-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## 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 | METRO DYNAMICS |

## 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 Aug 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073500-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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