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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-08-01 to 2026-08-01Updated 2026-08-01

£2.7bn

Total spend

718

Contract awards

466

Unique suppliers

£4.1M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded 718 contracts worth £2.7bn to 466 suppliers between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, at an average contract value of £4.1M, with the top five suppliers holding 81% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Top-five suppliers hold 81% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
Far East Consortium International Limited3£965.7M
Greater Manchester Buses South Limited, T/A Stagecoach Manchester3£554.0M
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd1£426.0M
Metroline Limited1£176.9M
Barnardo's2£97.9M
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED18£88.1M
Great Places Housing Association (GPHA)2£25.6M
Babington Group Ltd4£22.1M
Catch 224£20.9M
Seddon Construction Limited3£20.1M
E D F Energy1£19.2M
The Growth Company11£18.3M
Accenture (UK) Ltd3£18.0M
Great Places Housing Association1£12.8M
Robertson Construction Group Ltd2£12.7M
THE BIG LIFE COMPANY LIMITED3£11.9M
GM Business Support Ltd3£11.6M
MANTRA LEARNING LTD5£10.8M
Marketing Manchester8£10.7M
First Manchester Ltd3£10.5M

Procurement categories

What Greater Manchester Combined Authority buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

Building construction work

45210000
39 awards£1.0bn

Road transport services

60110000
7 awards£741.4M

Refuse disposal and treatment

90510000
4 awards£426.3M

Social work services

85310000
33 awards£192.2M

Vocational training services

80530000
22 awards£76.6M

Training facilities

80520000
19 awards£52.4M

Business and management consultancy services

79410000
84 awards£38.3M

Gaseous fuels

09120000
3 awards£23.2M

Systems and technical consultancy services

72220000
23 awards£22.7M

Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70330000
7 awards£13.7M

Advertising and marketing services

79340000
17 awards£13.7M

Security software package

48730000
3 awards£8.1M

Personnel services except placement and supply services

79630000
4 awards£7.8M

Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35110000
6 awards£7.2M

Forms

22820000
2 awards£6.1M

Consultative engineering and construction services

71310000
56 awards£6.0M

Solar energy

09330000
12 awards£5.8M

Local area network

32410000
5 awards£5.2M

Specialised chemical products

24950000
2 awards£4.9M

Specialist training services

80510000
29 awards£4.1M

Recent contracts

Latest Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support - PPA for GMCA and partners

OREZ LTD · 2026-07-24

£27K

Lot 1 - AVA Team

CITY & GUILDS LIMITED · 2026-07-24

£224K

EA - Cisco Agreement

Vodafone Limited · 2026-07-23

£483K

GMCA 1772 Consultancy work to review surveys for College Bank

CIVIC ENGINEERS LIMITED · 2026-07-20

£93K

GMCA 2068 Advertising - Food Waste Capture Increase

ONE AGENCY MEDIA LIMITED · 2026-07-20

£35K

GMCA 1719 Resilience Service

SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK) LIMITED · 2026-07-16

£504K

Hospital and Community Navigator Service

OASIS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS · 2026-07-14

£1.9M

GMCA 1979 Host Venue for Green Summit 2026

EASTLANDS ARENA LIMITED · 2026-07-07

£88K

GMCA 1869 Improving Findability of Services - Pilot

ANSWER DIGITAL LIMITED · 2026-07-01

£79K

GMCA 1736 Unit 4 - MAS (Managed Application Service)

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE LIMITED · 2026-06-30

£41K

GMCA 1942 MDC Consultation Letter Printing

AGNE LIMITED · 2026-06-29

£26K

GMCA 1665 Digital Knowledge and AI Apprenticeships

Multiverse Group Limited · 2026-06-24

£600K

GMCA 1952 Corporate Group Assets Review

CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED · 2026-06-04

GMCA1903 - Production Fund Manager

LITTLE DIPPER PRODUCTIONS LTD · 2026-06-04

GMCA 1920 Consultancy Support for off site BNG market

WSP UK Limited · 2026-05-27

£45K

GMCA 1921 Station Gardens Modelling

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG LIMITED · 2026-05-27

£44K

GMCA 1664 Water Rescue PPE - Drysuits

Ionic Rescue LTD · 2026-05-22

£278K

Forensic road collision investigation training

AI TRAINING SERVICES LTD. · 2026-05-21

£163K

GMCA965 Legal Services Support to GMCA's Waste & Resources Service

DLA PIPER UK LLP · 2026-05-15

£895K

Cash Transportation to the Bank Cash Centres and Bank of England

SECURITY PLUS LIMITED · 2026-05-13

£15K

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Open Greater Manchester Combined Authority tenders

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GMCA 1982 - Safe Transitions – New Community Guidance

Deadline: 2026-08-03

GMCA 1936: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 – 2029

Deadline: 2026-08-03

The Supply and Delivery of Red Dot Pistol Optics and Holsters for Glock 17 Gen 5 Pistols Divided into 3 Lots

Deadline: 2026-08-14

£205K

GMCA 1984 Provision of Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel Facilitation

Deadline: 2026-08-17

£175K

GMCA 1769: Regional Care Cooperative Supported Accommodation

Deadline: 2026-11-30

GMCA 1699 Engineering Project Manager Support for Solar Design and Build Contract Management

£820K

GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service

GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service

GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service

E Discovery and Data Management Services

Processing of Medical Evidence

Forensic Case Management System

Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service GMCA

£6.5M

Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service

£6.5M

Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills

Event Logistics Management System for Policing Purposes

GMCA 1264 Statutory Compliance Management for GMFRS

£630K

Temperature Monitoring of Forensic Freezers

GMCA 1185 Salford Road MRF

£20.0M

GMCA 1534 - Election Print Services

£2.4M

Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, Greater Manchester Combined Authority typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

GMCA 825 Household Waste Recycling Centre at Reliance Street, Manchester

Expires: 2026-08-03

£4.5M

Strategic delivery Partner - Good lives GM

Expires: 2026-08-10

£420K

GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services

Expires: 2026-08-23

£55K

Online Behavioural Assessments for Firefighter Recruitment

Expires: 2026-08-31

£171K

Online Behavioural Assessments for Firefighter Recruitment

Expires: 2026-08-31

£113K

GMCA 1492 GM willing to pay retrofit advice, assessment and project management services

Expires: 2026-09-04

£245K

GMCA 1049 O2 Managed Service Provision

Expires: 2026-09-05

£75K

GMCA 1268 Stockport King St Rebuild Mini Competition

Expires: 2026-09-14

£6.6M

948 GM Leadership Development Programme

Expires: 2026-09-27

£140K

GMCA 1605 - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery

Expires: 2026-09-29

£112K

GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner

Expires: 2026-09-30

£200K

GMCA 1418 - Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund

Expires: 2026-09-30

£57K

GMCA 1175 - Creative Health Consultancy

Expires: 2026-09-30

£36K

GMCA 1418 - Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund

Expires: 2026-09-30

£57K

GMCA 1743 Future Fit Executive Coach

Expires: 2026-09-30

£96K

GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Whitefield)

Expires: 2026-10-01

£7.4M

GMCA 973 BA Compressors Servicing and Maintenance

Expires: 2026-10-18

£285K

GMCA 1547 LCEGS Sector Mapping Update

Expires: 2026-10-23

£52K

GMCA 791 Travel Management Solution

Expires: 2026-10-31

£370K

GMCA 830 Faith & Belief Advisory Panel

Expires: 2026-11-01

£53K

GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service

Expires: 2026-11-23

£239K

GMCA 577b Rest Facilities and Associated Works

Expires: 2026-11-30

£3.1M

GMCA 1203.1 Employers Agent - Blackley, Whitefield and Stockport Stations

Expires: 2026-11-30

£246K

Fleet and Equipment Management System

Expires: 2026-12-30

£268K

GMCA 1588 Estates Consultancy Support (CWB)

Expires: 2026-12-31

£281K

Greater Manchester Individual Tracker (Phase 2)

Expires: 2027-02-28

£110K

Greater Manchester Individual Tracker (Phase 2)

Expires: 2027-02-28

£110K

GMCA 896 Microsoft Enterprise Software Licences

Expires: 2027-03-01

£3.1M

GMCA 1696 Digital Planning - Terra Quest

Expires: 2027-03-04

£51K

Microsoft Unified Support - Contract award without Publication

Expires: 2027-03-28

£210K

GMCA1667.4 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Wellbeing Wellbeing Support & Integration Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£5.8M

GMCA 1776 Marketing Manchester Delivery Plan 2026-27

Expires: 2027-03-31

£3.2M

GMCA1667.2 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Peer Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£974K

Scrap Cars and Vehicles for Training

Expires: 2027-03-31

£360K

GMCA 1221 Greater Manchester in Work Progression (GM: IWP) Service Evaluation Partner

Expires: 2027-03-31

£175K

GMCA1667.3 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Women's Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£1.6M

GMCA 1776 Marketing Manchester Delivery Plan 2026-27

Expires: 2027-03-31

£3.2M

GMCA1667.1 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Accommodation Pathways Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£2.8M

GMCA 1077 Monitoring Surveyor (2 Lots)

Expires: 2027-03-31

£155K

Young Persons Homelessness Pathfinder

Expires: 2027-03-31

£6.5M

GMCA1667.4 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Wellbeing Support & Integration Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£5.8M

GMCA1667.1 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Accommodation Pathways Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£2.8M

Hospital and Community Navigator Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£1.9M

GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF

Expires: 2027-03-31

£97K

GMCA1667.3 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Women's Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£1.6M

GMCA1667.2 Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services (GMIRS) Peer Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£974K

GMCA 1260 Company Watch

Expires: 2027-03-31

£86K

GMCA 1424 Salary Sacrifice - Electric Vehicles

Expires: 2027-03-31

£1.6M

GMCA 1333 Full Edition Crash Recovery software licenses

Expires: 2027-03-31

£66K

GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance

Expires: 2027-03-31

£51K

Market analysis

Bidding into Greater Manchester Combined Authority — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

81%

Top-5 supplier share

26d

Avg response window

27d

Median response window

16mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to Greater Manchester Combined Authority

How much does Greater Manchester Combined Authority spend on procurement?

Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded 718 contracts totalling £2.7bn between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 466 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £4.1M.

Who are Greater Manchester Combined Authority's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to Greater Manchester Combined Authority by total award value are Far East Consortium International Limited, Greater Manchester Buses South Limited, T/A Stagecoach Manchester, Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 81% of contract value.

What does Greater Manchester Combined Authority buy from suppliers?

Greater Manchester Combined Authority's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, road transport services, refuse disposal and treatment, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracts?

Greater Manchester Combined Authority publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.

What's the typical response window for Greater Manchester Combined Authority tenders?

Greater Manchester Combined Authority typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 26 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01

This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.

Source portals

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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