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GMCA 1100 Blue Light Gazetteer IDOX

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Nov 2024 at 11:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded a direct award procurement process for the renewal of the Bluelight Gazetteer Management System provided by Idox Software Ltd. This contract, valued at £50,329.06, involves software package and information systems within the services industry category and will benefit regions across England. The procurement commenced with a tender period that ended on 23 June 2024, and the contract will run from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027. The process is now at the award stage, and the contract has been awarded to Idox Software Ltd as of 24 June 2024. The direct award method was chosen to avoid disruption to the services used by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and the North West Fire Control (NWFC).

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for software providers who support emergency services and government organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector can leverage this opportunity for long-term engagement and strategic collaboration with the GMCA. Businesses specialising in critical infrastructure software solutions and those capable of ensuring seamless service transitions will find this contract highly advantageous for expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1100 Blue Light Gazetteer IDOX

Notice Description

This order relates to the renewal of Bluelight Gazetteer Management System and the associated mapping/address base components used by GMFRS. The system is now provided by Idox Software, in the past this was offered by Aligned Assets. Idox Software are a strategic supplier in that their product is used by NWFC and all other associated FRSs. To move away from the Idox Software would cause serve disruption to NWFC and GMFRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6567d1d-d4cf-435c-8ca9-0a83f635c081
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
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
£50,329 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,329 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kelechi Iheanachor
Contact Email
kelechi.iheanachor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616083577

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
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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