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GMCA 1260 Company Watch

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1260 Company Watch" for a system designed to provide critical business intelligence, with a focus on detecting early signs of financial distress and fraud. The contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV: 48000000), had a direct award procurement method and was valued at GBP 85,596. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. This procurement involved numerous councils within the United Kingdom, including Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police, and Transport for Greater Manchester, among others. The procurement stage reached the award stage with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement method favoured such entities. It offers a substantial contract value and partnership with various public sector bodies across Greater Manchester and surrounding councils. Businesses that specialise in providing software and information systems, especially those with capabilities in financial analysis and fraud detection, would be well-suited to meet the requirements stipulated in this contract. The completion of this award demonstrates GMCA's investment in safeguarding financial stability and integrity across its associated entities, thereby fostering a stable and secure economic environment.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1260 Company Watch

Notice Description

A system that provides critical business intelligence, with a primary focus on detecting early signs of financial distress and fraud, for GMCA and its associated members, including: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and AGMA associate members Bolton Council Bury Council Manchester City Council Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Rochdale Council Salford City Council Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Council Trafford Council. Blackburn and Darwen Council Blackpool Council Warrington Council Wigan Council Wirral council St Helens council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b230d986-04ae-4634-a379-195d42f7b6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040f23-ca3e-42ea-a375-943f1ed300a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£85,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

COMPANY WATCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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