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Continuous Professional Development for Drug Expert Witnesses

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Continuous Professional Development for Drug Expert Witnesses" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, currently in the award stage. This tender involves services in the education and training category, specifically aiming to support Greater Manchester Police in maintaining impartial and independent drug expert evidence in prosecution cases. Located in Manchester, UK, the contract commenced on 19th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2033, with a contract value of £30,000 GBP excluding VAT. The procurement method was direct and executed below threshold—without competition, adhering to GMP's exemption process as per its Contract Standing Orders.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on professional development. Large-scale companies with expertise in delivering specialist CPD programmes, such as the Drug Expert Witness and Valuation Association, which secured the contract, are well suited for such tenders. The long contract period indicates a sustained engagement, encouraging businesses to develop long-term strategies in collaboration with public authorities, enhancing their service offering and reputation in the specialised training sector.

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Notice Title

Continuous Professional Development for Drug Expert Witnesses

Notice Description

Attendance at annual CPD events covering the relevant learning and continual professionalising of the drug expert witness role to ensure that GMP maintains it's ability for Expert witnesses to provide impartial and independent Drug expert evidence in prosecution cases. 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. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052006-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 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
Not specified
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

DRUG EXPERT WITNESS AND VALUATION ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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