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GMCA1853 Victims Gateway

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process pertains to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the project titled "GMCA1853 Victims Gateway," which involves providing a digital service for victims of crime across Greater Manchester. Categorised under "Gateway software package," the contract was awarded with a direct procurement method valued at £68,460. The procurement process stage is now at the award phase, with the contract commencing on 16th February 2026 and concluding on 15th July 2026. Operating within England, this procurement is particularly relevant for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide services in this sector.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering digital solutions in the software category. UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, exemplifies a business well-suited to competing for such tenders, given its expertise and capacity within the industry. Businesses specialising in software developments, particularly those that focus on digital gateways and service platforms, are likely to find similar opportunities by aligning their capabilities with public sector needs within Greater Manchester and beyond. Participation in tenders like this can enhance reputation, foster strategic partnerships, and lead to further engagements within the public domain.

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Notice Title

GMCA1853 Victims Gateway

Notice Description

Digital service providing a single point of entry for victims of crime seeking support across Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d26b7df-07ed-4f97-9aca-368b1526dab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79571d2d-f2b4-47c1-b595-6074c9d2679f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219100 - Gateway software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 1-6 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
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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