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Core Vetting Tool

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Core Vetting Tool," was overseen by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This contract, completed in September 2025, falls within the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project, located in the UK, was procured through a call off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 framework, using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to WPC Software Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, for a total value of £124,800, and was signed on 16th September 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and IT consultancy. SMEs, like the successful bidder, WPC Software Limited, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities, especially when equipped to handle contracts via framework agreements like the GCloud. This process highlights the potential for regional authorities to foster business relationships with specialised suppliers, paving the way for innovation and improved service delivery within public sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Vetting Tool

Notice Description

Vetting system for police officers, staff and contractors. Contracted using a Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 call off. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vetting system for police officers, staff and contractors. Contracted using a Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 call off. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Options: 1 year optional extension

Procurement Information

Call off from a framework that had been set up under PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£124,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alison Harper
Contact Email
procurement@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

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

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