Tenders/GMCA 2235 - Spatial Development Strategy

GMCA 2235 - Spatial Development Strategy

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the urban development and housing sector, with a focus on Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the urban development and housing sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) - Greater Manchester Spatial Development Strategy The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to commission an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) to support the preparation of a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) for Greater Manchester. Statutory SDSs were introduced through the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. The SDS will provide a strategic planning framework for the city-region over a 25-year plan period and once adopted, it will form part of the development plan for Greater Manchester’s local planning authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan). It is a high-level, statutory planning document that will set strategic policies covering growth, housing, employment, infrastructure, the environment, and transport. Greater Manchester Combined Authority is therefore undertaking an expression of interest for the following: - Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) on the forthcoming Greater Manchester Spatial Development Strategy, comprising of: - Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating the requirements of a Strategic Environmental Assessment) - Health Impact Assessment (HIA); and - Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA). IIA for Greater Manchester Spatial Development Strategy: - IIA Scoping Report - IIA of spatial options/ reasonable plan alternatives - IIA of whole SDS Plan - IIA of any proposed modifications to the SDS, as result of statutory consultation and preparation of Final IAA report for SDS submission

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 105222-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has issued 331 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 252 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 105222-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.