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    ContractsGreater Manchester Production Fund Manager
    Awarded contract

    Greater Manchester Production Fund Manager

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    GMCA is recruiting a Production Fund Manager to lead delivery of a £10.5m film and television fund supporting economic growth and skills development in Greater Manchester from May 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LD
      LITTLE DIPPER PRODUCTIONS LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to appoint a Production Fund Manager to deliver its £10.5m GM Production Fund, launching in summer 2026. This flagship programme supports inward-investing and home-grown film and television projects that deliver economic, skills and industry benefits to Greater Manchester. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as primary interface between GMCA and the screen sector - Provide expert guidance to fund applicants - Assess funding proposals and present recommendations to the Investment Committee - Maximize economic, cultural and skills impact of funded productions - Promote the Fund as a high-quality, internationally credible offer - Collaborate with local screen offices, industry stakeholders and national partners - Support strategic growth and competitiveness of the Greater Manchester screen sector Contract Details: - Initial contract period: 12 months with option to extend for up to 12 additional months - Intended start date: 25 May 2026 - This is an opportunity for an experienced screen sector professional to lead delivery of a transformational programme for Greater Manchester's film and television industry.

    Track record

    13 awards · 12 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 13 contracts to 12 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MARKETING MANCHESTER2× · 15%
    2. SAVILLS UK LTD1× · 8%
    3. ONE AGENCY MEDIA LIMITED1× · 8%
    4. GREATER MANCHESTER IMMIGRATION AID UNIT1× · 8%
    5. CIPFA BUSINESS1× · 8%
    6. EASTLANDS ARENA LIMITED1× · 8%

    +6 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-068005
    GM
    Buyer
    GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
    Sector
    Media & Communications