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Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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04 Jun 2021 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking to contract a Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service. This tender is classified under the software package and information systems category and involves a contract valued at £219,878, with a minimum value of £127,755. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 19th April 2021 and running until 18th April 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period, which was on 3rd September 2020, and the award date published on 4th June 2021.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in quality management systems or IT consulting services. The involvement in this tender may open avenues for companies focused on automating processes related to forensic accreditation compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, where their innovative solutions and tailored services can provide significant value to the Greater Manchester Police’s operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service

Notice Description

GMP aim is to procure quality management system software that will provide the functionality to help manage forensic accreditation compliance. Forensic accreditation is a mandatory national requirement. Management and monitoring of all of the requirements can be conducted more efficiently by use of software which would automate a lot of the processes. The system must be able to manage and track the workflows within the Forensic Services quality management system effectively. The system will essentially be standalone with no interfaces into other force systems. The contract is awarded on the basis of a 1 year contract + 4 x 1 year extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea5641b0-facc-49dd-9376-83fb3beb7a07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d66361-98a4-4b7e-b7be-04e775d07cc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2026 Over 5 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 - 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
M11 2NS
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
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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