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Op Soteria and VAWG Consultancy

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Oct 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the consultancy services titled "Op Soteria and VAWG Consultancy" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, targeting the improvement of investigation and prosecution of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences. The procurement falls under the industry category of Business services with specific reference to consultancy and is geographically situated in the Greater Manchester area, UKD33 region. This contract was established through a direct procurement method, bypassing a competitive process due to it being below the threshold as per the Greater Manchester Police's Contract Standing Orders. The contract status is complete, having been awarded to the business firm 2Novate on 30th October 2025, with the contractual period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth in consultancy services, particularly for companies specialising in legal and business services related to law enforcement and public safety initiatives. The contract awarded to 2Novate suggests that SMEs with expertise in developing change programmes for public authorities might find opportunities in similar contracts. Businesses that focus on strategic consultancy services, especially those positioned to support government and public sector initiatives, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Op Soteria and VAWG Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy to support the delivery and development of the change programme to improve the approach to investigation and prosecution of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069587-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

2NOVATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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