GMCA 1985 BeeGreenGM Reuse Platform
Description: GMCA is developing BeeGreenGM, a platform to help businesses reuse unwanted assets, reduce waste and lower carbon emissions. A proof of concept has already demonstrated core functionality, including * listings and acquisition of assets * marketplace functionality * indicative carbon impact reporting What we are looking for A live, production-ready digital platform that enables: Businesses to: * list reusable assets * search and acquire items The platform to: * track volume of items reused * provide indicative carbon savings for organisations (e.g. CO2e per item) Approach The platform should: * be ready for live deployment following appropriate testing prior to launch * support a defined set of high-volume asset categories * be able to expand to additional categories over time * support multiple organisations, users and item volumes (read more...)
Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the "planning" stage of a procurement process for the development of the BeeGreenGM Reuse Platform, aiming to create a digital solution that facilitates the reuse of business assets, thus promoting sustainability. This service-oriented procurement falls under the IT services and software package industry categories. The procurement milestone includes a deadline on 3rd July 2026 for engagement submissions via the Chest platform. The planned contract period is from 30th September 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the geographical focus being the UK, particularly in the region of Manchester.