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EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This contract, awarded for a five-year duration starting from 11 August 2025 to 31 March 2030, involves the provision of specialised IT services, primarily consulting, software development, and support. The process utilised a direct procurement method under GMPCSO's exemption, meaning the contract was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature. With the primary location of service delivery in the UKD3 region, the award was given to UCLan Business Services Ltd., with significant activity centring around Manchester.

This procurement offers a noteworthy opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software development and support. SMEs focusing on facial composite software solutions can view this as a precedent-setting case for similar future projects. Given the direct method used in this award, businesses that can position themselves as essential or sole suppliers for unique niches may find growth opportunities in public sector contracts like this one. Entities seeking similar opportunities should consider fostering innovation in specialised IT solutions that cater to public safety and law enforcement needs.

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Notice Title

EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance

Notice Description

EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance for a period of 5 years, EvoFIT software is a specialist programme used for the production of Facial Composites - it is only supplied by one manufacturer. 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-05a3c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060401-2025
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
£18,532 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

UCLAN BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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