GMCA 1088 GM Mayor's Transport Commissioner

Contract summary

Industry

• Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£360,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN753401-09898221

Published date

25 November 2024

Closing date

23 July 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 August 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Direct award

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

VE Advisory will:
- Advise the Mayor and Leaders on the delivery of the Bee Network - an integrated transport system bringing together bus, tram, rail and highways networks - and other major transport developments affecting Greater Manchester (e.g. major rail projects).
- Work collaboratively across all operational and policy areas with the Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the 10 local authorities and delivery partners such as the Department for Transport, local transport operators, Great British Railways, Network Rail and National Highways.
- Advise the Mayor on the delivery of Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) capital programme under Greater Manchester's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements and other funding sources.
- Support the Mayor's and TfGM's engagement with HM Government in making the case for the necessary powers and resources to deliver the Bee Network on a sustainable basis.

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Award information

Awarded date

24 July 2024

Contract start date

1 August 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2028

Total value of contract

£360,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

VE Advisory Services Limited

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About the buyer

Contact name

Obi Chidera

Address

GMCA Offices
1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
England

Telephone

+44 1616083577

Email

chidera.obi@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/