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GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority sought the provision of services under the title "GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance." This project falls within the software support services category and covers diverse locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and more. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to 3TC LIMITED on 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 50,662.02, is slated to commence on 3rd April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2027. This strategic procurement initiative primarily aims to enhance the Incident Recording System for Emergency Services through sophisticated validation rules, being of particular interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly SMEs, due to its emphasis on reliability and security tailored to specific data capture needs. Companies with expertise in emergency service systems and robust software solutions might find this tender appealing, offering potential expansion into various regions, including the Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process invites innovative SMEs to develop and maintain a solution that could bolster their portfolio with high-profile public sector projects, underlining the crucial role they play in delivering technologically advanced services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance

Notice Description

IRS is a modern, comprehensive Incident Recording System for the Emergency Services. It is fast, reliable and secure and can be tailored to capture the data you want with sophisticated validation rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f98a8d-826a-4e60-abee-e03348ef655f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,662 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

3TC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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