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    ContractsMayoral Election Consultancy Services
    Awarded contract

    Mayoral Election Consultancy Services

    Awarded
    £56.3k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is procuring consultancy services to support mayoral election activities and strategic planning.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 27 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £56.3k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £56,340
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LW
      LEAD WELL ORGANISATION LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    27 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    GMCA is seeking consultancy services to support the mayoral election process. This contract involves providing expert advisory and consultation support for mayoral election planning, strategy, and execution. Suppliers should have relevant experience in election management, political consultation, and stakeholder engagement. The successful consultant will work closely with GMCA leadership to ensure effective election delivery and communications.

    Track record

    14 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0791ae

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