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GMCA 1134 North West Community Flood Resilience Engagement Support Services

Awarded to NEWGROUND CIC

Greater Manchester Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 16 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 26 May 2026
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Overview

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a £2.1 million contract to NEWGROUND CIC to provide neutral intermediary engagement and support services helping flood-affected and at-risk communities across the North West of England build resilience to flooding and coastal change. The service involves working with 24 Lead Local Flood Authorities, 12 district councils, the Environment Agency, and United Utilities to inform and educate residents, businesses, and farmers, while maintaining impartiality between communities and flood risk management authorities. The provider will manage and develop a public-access website as a key component for delivering consistent information and extending engagement reach.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,200,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 March 2026
Questions by
12 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
World wide web (www) site design servicesAdministrative services of agenciesCommunity action programmeOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,100,000
Award date
9 July 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
2 August 2032
Against estimate
5% below
Bids received
2
Winner
  • NEWGROUND CIC

This contract ends on 31 July 2029, or 2 August 2032 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

NEWGROUND CIC

Based in
Blackburn
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 32% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality, including Social Value60%
  • Commercial section40%

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Market context

Typical award in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

£132,000

Median of 13,238 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 15.9× the median.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the last 12 months

179

contracts awarded, worth £47,927,104 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 September 2026

  2. Contract

    13 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    22 April 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    16 March 2026

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