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    ContractsEconomic Impact Assessment of Greater Manchester's Metrolink Network
    Awarded contract

    Economic Impact Assessment of Greater Manchester's Metrolink Network

    Awarded
    £125k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Conduct an independent economic impact assessment of Greater Manchester's Metrolink network expansion to inform future transport and economic policy decisions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 4 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £125k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £125,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MD
      METRO DYNAMICS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    4 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity invites consultancy services to conduct an independent, evidence-based evaluation of how Greater Manchester's Metrolink expansion has influenced economic growth and development. The successful consultant will review existing research, analyse transport and economic data, develop case studies of measurable impacts, and produce comprehensive reports. These outputs will demonstrate the relationship between transport investment and regional economic performance, providing evidence to guide future transport investments and policy decisions across Greater Manchester. This work is suitable for consultancies with expertise in transport economics, data analysis, and impact assessment.

    Track record

    9 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 9 contracts to 9 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06daac
    GM
    Buyer
    GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation