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GMCA 1463 Modas Software Renewal

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GMCA 1463 Modas Software Renewal has been completed, with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) acting as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," and serves locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. The tender involved a direct award method, culminating in an active award status on 30th March 2025. Key dates included the tender period closing on 1st February 2025, and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement was valued at £95,490.08 and awarded to Softcat PLC as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for entities specialising in software packages for Mobile Data Terminals. While the procurement method used was a direct award, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find strategic engagement opportunities with similar future contracts. Given GMCA’s focus on comprehensive solutions, businesses offering innovative, fully integrated software systems that enhance emergency response capabilities would be well-suited to compete in this arena.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1463 Modas Software Renewal

Notice Description

Procurement of Modas software package for Mobile Data Terminals. The software is suite of packages known to as Modas that encompass the front and back end solutions, which enable the connection with the mobilising system at NWFC to Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) which are installed into all GMFRS appliances and have become an integral part of the emergency response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17924530-959c-4c94-9c24-709e3abb02b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639aa583-f858-4675-9198-71ce65c79f4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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