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Support and Maintenance for Economic Crime System

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a direct award procurement process, awarding a contract for "Support and Maintenance for Economic Crime System" to GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATES LIMITED. The procurement pertains to IT services under the industry category of consulting, software development, Internet, and support, aimed at supporting the Greater Manchester Police. The contract, valued at £12,268.80 gross, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th November 2025. The procurement was completed using an exemption process as per the standing orders of the GMP, and the contract was officially signed on the starting date.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing investigation and case management software solutions. Businesses proficient in data migration, system maintenance, and support will find this tender appealing, as it aligns with aiding a significant law enforcement authority. Although the procurement method was direct and below the competition threshold, understanding the process and the successful execution by GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATES LIMITED can provide insights for similar future opportunities. This project is strategically positioned to support Greater Manchester's efforts in economic crime prevention and offers key growth potential for suitable providers in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for Economic Crime System

Notice Description

GMP has completed a tender process for investigation and case management software (A1082). This exemption was required following the end of contract ref A0811. The supplier GSA has continued to support the old system until the new solution is implemented, expected to be September 2025. It is likely support will be required until November to allow GMP to check old records following data migration. 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-05a1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059605-2025
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

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
£10,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATES

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