Award

Import services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the direct award of import services for firearms body armour, intended for Greater Manchester Police. The procurement, titled "Import services," falls under the industry category of services and involves the use of GMP's exemption process for awarding contracts below the threshold without competition. This award was granted to ClearFr8 (Midlands) Limited, with the contract active from 8th August 2025 to 20th January 2030. The procurement took place in Manchester, UK, with contracts signed on 7th August 2025. The procurement aligns with legal requirements as per the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in import and logistics services, particularly those capable of handling specialised customs and duties for sensitive items such as body armour. SMEs with experience in servicing public sector clients and those with capabilities in financial and insurance services may find this procurement particularly beneficial to their growth. The direct award method, while limiting competition, also suggests a need for businesses to engage with authorities like Greater Manchester Combined Authority proactively to become preferred suppliers for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Import services

Notice Description

The import of Firearms Body Armour from GMP's contracted suppler and the payment of all subsequent customs and duties fees. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051973-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 20 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Clapperton
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
+441618561140

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARFR8 (MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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