Planning

Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 16:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage to procure a contract titled "Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis," under the services category. This procurement, with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focuses on the outsourcing of forensic analysis of digital devices and cell site analysis. The relevant procurement documents were published on 25th April 2025, and future notices are expected by 1st December 2025. The framework, anticipated to be retendered by the National Crime Agency, is scheduled to operate with a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 31st December 2029. The services will be conducted in the UKD3 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital forensics and public-order services. Businesses with frameworks in place or experience with similar government contracts, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stand to benefit significantly. The contracts will adhere to a framework agreement, offering a reliable avenue for businesses to establish their presence in public procurement markets within the Greater Manchester region, potentially enabling growth through secured governmental partnerships and expanded client bases. The opportunity also facilitates engagement in a critical services area, enhancing business capabilities in specialised forensic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis (A1167). The contract covers the outsourcing of the forensic analysis of digital devices and also cell site analysis. The current contracts (a number of suppliers are used) are call off contracts using a framework managed by the National Crime Agency (NCA). It is anticipated that the NCA will retender this framework with GMP as a named organisation able to call-off from the awarded framework. It is currently expected that GMP will complete call-off contracts in accordance with the framework guidance. It should be noted that 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. Suppliers should not assume that this will be the platform for any tender conducted by NCA. For general information, 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, any call-off contracts will be managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1167 Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis in the header.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017159-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242100 - Public-order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY

Contact Name
Sarah Clapperton
Contact Email
carl.logan@nca.gov.uk, procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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