---
title: "Low Code Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f3df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Greater Manchester Combined Authority"
published: "2026-09-07"
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# Low Code Platform

Buyer: Greater Manchester Combined Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f3df

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is procuring software-related services for its Mendix low-code development platform. The requirement covers Mendix platform licences and the associated platform services needed to support live GMCA digital applications and maintain continuity of those services. This is a digital technology and software licensing requirement rather than a software development project, construction contract or supply of physical goods. The buyer is a sub-central public authority based in Manchester. The procurement covers one requirement and is intended to preserve access to the existing platform on which GMCA’s live digital applications are hosted. The relevant service classification is CPV 72260000, software-related services.

The procurement is complete and a supplier has been selected through a direct award. Siemens Industry Software Limited was selected for the single requirement, with an awarded value of £274,380.42 excluding VAT, or £329,256.50 including VAT. The award is above the relevant threshold. The award period runs from 18 September 2026 to 9 September 2027. The direct award was justified on the basis that Siemens owns and operates the Mendix platform and is the only supplier able to provide the required licences directly to GMCA. The stated rationale is to maintain the continuity and availability of live digital applications and continued access to associated platform services. A signature milestone was scheduled for 18 September 2026.

This procurement indicates demand from GMCA for continuity-focused low-code platform licensing, rather than a new standalone application build. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong expertise in the Mendix ecosystem, the legal and commercial ability to provide Mendix licences, and the capacity to support a live public-sector platform without disrupting existing digital applications. Relevant capability would include licence administration, platform service continuity, operational support and an understanding of the dependencies created by applications already hosted on Mendix. The direct-award rationale also shows that platform ownership and exclusive rights were decisive in this purchase, so suppliers without an authorised route to the required proprietary platform would be poorly placed for an equivalent requirement.

## Notice

Provision of Mendix platform licences for GMCA's low-code development platform, supporting live GM digital applications and continuity of associated services.

### Procurement Information

Siemens owns and operates the Mendix platform and is the only supplier able to provide the required Mendix platform licences directly to GMCA. These licences are essential to maintain the continuity and availability of GMCA's live digital applications hosted on the Mendix platform and to ensure continued access to the associated platform services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084579-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £274,380 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Greater Manchester Combined Authority |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | 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 | Siemens Industry Software Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2026 at 16:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084579-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084579-2026
  7th September 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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