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.

Planning

IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th April 2025 10:21:25 AM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Mark Rawlinson

Buyer Email

procurement@gmp.police.uk

Buyer Phone

01618561140

Buyer Address

56 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom

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IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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