GMCA965 Legal Services Support to GMCA's Waste & Resources Service
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £895,000
Deadline
8 April 2026
Published
14 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) sought to appoint a single legal adviser to provide multi-disciplinary and ongoing legal support to the Waste and Resources Service. This adviser must be able to demonstrate significant experience in the support of PPP/PFI-type contracts for similar services in the public sector.
The initial contract period will be for 19 months between 1st June 2026 and 31st December 2027. The maximum budget available for the initial period is £395,000 (excluding VAT).
The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 2 years until 31st December 2029. The value of the extension period is up to £250,000 per annum (excluding VAT).
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
Additional details
Therefore, the estimated total value of the contract, including all optional extension periods, is up to a maximum of £895,000 (excluding VAT). This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure.
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Award Details
DLA PIPER UK LLP
£895,000
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- 3
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THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
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- 5
HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
£176,200
total awarded
METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
14 September 2026
Submission deadline
8 April 2026
Notice type
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