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Data Trace Platform and Data Intelligence Gathering

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority oversaw the procurement process for the "Data Trace Platform and Data Intelligence Gathering" project, classified under the Software Package and Information Systems industry category. Located in the UKD3 region, the procurement process, which was part of the GCloud 14 framework, reached the award stage on 22 July 2025. The procurement utilised a limited method without a prior call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. The contract, valued at £160,756, was signed on 26 February 2025, engaging GB Group PLC as the primary supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for IT companies specialising in data intelligence and software solutions, particularly those familiar with government frameworks like GCloud. Large-scale suppliers, like GB Group PLC, are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive software systems that help gather and trace data, enhancing public sector operations such as those managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Businesses with the capacity to deliver innovative technology solutions tailored to public services can align their offerings with such frameworks, potentially gaining a competitive edge in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Data Trace Platform and Data Intelligence Gathering

Notice Description

GCloud 14 call off for the provision of software for data trace and data intelligence gathering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GCloud 14 call off for the provision of software for data trace and data intelligence gathering. The customer of the services is Greater Manchester Police.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded using a Crown Commercial Services Framework, GCloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05636e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041833-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,756 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alison Harper
Contact Email
alison.harper@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

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