Planning

Telematics

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for a telematics solution for the Greater Manchester Police fleet. This contract, valued at £10 million, aims to optimise fleet usage and generate significant savings. The procurement, classified under goods and targeting the telematics industry, is in the planning stage, with procurement expected to commence in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The procurement method, which will either use an existing framework or a new tender, will be confirmed after a market review. Interested parties should note the key date for future notice on 2nd June 2025, with the contract expected to start on 1st September 2025, covering the region of Greater Manchester, UK.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are significant, particularly for companies specialising in telematics hardware and software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract a good fit, given the procurement's stated suitability for SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate a cost-effective telematics solution with clear evidence of savings will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender process could open doors to further collaborations with public sector clients, especially those within the emergency services sector facilitated through the 'Bluelight' eTendering system. Businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare to demonstrate how their solutions can lead to verifiable financial benefits.

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Notice Title

Telematics

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for a telematics solution (A1161). The contract will provide a hardware and software solution for telematics to be used in the GMP fleet. The contract will deliver a number of benefits including cashable savings through optimised use of the fleet. The contract will be delivered in 2 phases. The first phase will be expected to deliver evidence that cashable savings can be made that are greater than the contract value itself. The second phase of the contract will not be completed without such evidence. It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 1 of the 2025/2026 financial year. GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1161 Telematics in the header.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016944-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ali Cordrey
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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