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GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester | UKGovscan
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OPENTender notice (UK4) · Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityRef ocds-h6vhtk-05f128
GMCA 1635 Research into Emerging Drug Trends across Greater Manchester
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Contract Value
£393,726
excluding VAT · £472,471 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
The submission deadline passed on 12 Jan 2026, 0:00pm.
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.
56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, United Kingdom
Type of body
Public authority - sub-central government
Suppliers
No supplier information available.
Lots
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£393,726
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Mar 2026 – Feb 2029
£393,726
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Quality, Price & Social Value
Key Dates
Published
8 December 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
12 January 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
1 March 2026 – 28 February 2029 · may extend to 28 February 2031
Extension option
A GMCA Proposed Budget for the Research into Emerging Drug Trends tender, has been supplied in the Pricing document in detail for the initial contracting period.
All tender response documents can only be accessed via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Delivery location
UKD3
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
GMCA 1635
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services; 85000000 – Health and social work services; 98000000 – Other community, social and personal services