Planning

IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting through the Greater Manchester Police, is planning to procure a contract for "IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services." This contract is intended to provide a managed service for perimeter security, including firewall systems. The procurement process is set to begin in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with consideration being given to using an existing framework under the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations, or proceeding with a tender. The Greater Manchester Police will manage this contract, and the buying authority is classified as a public authority sub-central government. The procurement belongs to the services category within the IT services industry and will be conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKD3, with a future notice date anticipated by 1st September 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, Internet, and support for security systems. Companies with expertise in managed security services or SME status find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a significant public sector entity. As the contract anticipates a start date of April 2026 and includes the potential for renewal up until March 2031, businesses could benefit from long-term engagement. Companies interested in competing for this tender should ensure they are registered on the 'Sell2Bluelight' eTendering system, which handles all business opportunities for the Greater Manchester Police and other Bluelight organisations. This provides a streamlined platform for viewing and submitting tenders, thus enabling businesses to effectively grow their public sector engagement. For further guidance, suppliers are encouraged to refer to the available supplier guide.

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Notice Title

IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services, A1066. The contract will provide a managed service for Perimeter Security services across boundary systems particularly firewalls. . It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 3 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 A1066 IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
Mark Rawlinson
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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