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XRY Licences

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police involved the purchase of software licences to enable access devices to retrieve data for forensic analysis. This contract was titled "XRY Licences" and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement was executed through a limited competition method, specifically a 3-quote process, categorised as below threshold. The contract, valued at £31,223 excluding VAT, was signed on 20th June 2025 and is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the resulting contract was awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in York, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing forensic data retrieval tools. Companies with expertise in information systems and capable of delivering comprehensive software packages would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses that can provide competitive quotations and demonstrate their capability to deliver innovative solutions efficiently are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This process underscores the value of fostering relationships with sub-central government authorities and enhancing capabilities in niche software solutions for law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Title

XRY Licences

Notice Description

Software to enable access devices to retrieve data for forensic analysis. Procured by a 3 quote process. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070920-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,223 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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

BOXXE

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