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Smart Messaging Tailored Service

GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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29 Dec 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Greater Manchester Police involved the "Smart Messaging Tailored Service" contract, which falls under the industry category of Telephone and data transmission services. The contract focuses on providing a messaging service linked to Greater Manchester Police applications, enabling communication with victims of crime. The procurement was executed via a call-off from a CCS framework, specifically RM6116. The process, initiated as a selective tender, was completed in August 2025, with the contract spanning from 29th August 2025 to 28th August 2027. The procurement award, dated 2nd August 2025, was eventually made to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, with the service to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises like telecommunications companies capable of supporting extensive messaging solutions. This is evidenced by the award to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, showcasing the potential for similar large businesses to leverage existing frameworks for government contracts. Such contracts are typically well-suited for businesses equipped with robust infrastructure and scalable solutions that meet the detailed requirements of public authorities. This process highlights the importance of engaging with public frameworks and being in a position to offer competitive and comprehensive services within the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

Smart Messaging Tailored Service

Notice Description

Provision of a messaging service linked to GMP applications. Allows sending message to victims of crime. Awarded using CCS framework RM6116.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1410a29-6fff-40ef-9ce3-c88804495e6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba81c5d-242b-4f71-b2dc-a0a971e01f4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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 POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M40 5BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Harpurhey
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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