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GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
393726.0 GBP
Gross: 472471.2 GBP
Published
08 Dec 2025, 16:33
Deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to commission a service to provide analytical testing of substances of concern, and research into emerging drug trends across the city region. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) co-ordinates a Drugs Intelligence System to provide up to date information on drug use across Greater Manchester including emerging risks, drug alerts, and information on drug related deaths. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to renew for two further 12-month periods.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Link Description: All tenders must be submitted via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All tender responses must be submitted via The Chest. For the avoidance of doubt, tenders received in any other way will be rejected.

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080788-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 393,726

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 472,471.20

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-02-28T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality, Price & Social Value (100%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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