Contract award · 9 Jun 2025

GMCA 1536 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for GMFRS

Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded “GMCA 1536 Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for GMFRS” to Carter Jonas LLP for £43,500.

No competitionResearch & developmentNorth West

Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Key facts

Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Regional or local authority
Value
£43,500
Procedure
Direct award
Sector
Research & development · Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date9 Jun 2025
  2. Published7 Jul 2025Published 28 days after the contract date

Description

The SAMP covers 2025 to 2050. This will guide decision making to ensure the estate is: effective in supporting service delivery; value for money; avoids cost where possible; and reduces risk. A key focus will be planning the replacement and refurbishment of the Fire Station estate, giving an outline programme to 2050.

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