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Investigator training

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involved the provision of specialised investigator training services for the Greater Manchester Police Professional Standards Branch. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, known as GMP's exemption process. The contract, identified as Ex571, was completed with Sancus Operations Limited as the supplier. The formal contract period spans from 27th March 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value amounting to £30,000. The services are classified under the training services category (CPV code 80500000) and focus on delivery within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has transitioned through the planning, tender, and award stages, with the award officially recorded on 28th October 2025. The associated legislation is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023, section 54.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of specialised training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sancus Operations Limited, which is the current supplier. Companies possessing expertise in professional standards training for law enforcement could find this project within their scope. With a completed award stage and an active contract, businesses that deliver similar services can look to engage in future tenders from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority or similar public authorities. As this contract utilised a direct procurement method without competition, businesses should prepare for opportunities where such exemptions could apply, informing them to strategically position themselves for exclusion-based bidding.

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Notice Title

Investigator training

Notice Description

Specialised course provision for investigators within GMP Professional Standards Branch. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is 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-05d4d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068806-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
01618561140

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

SANCUS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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