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Solicitor services - secondment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 17:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Solicitor services - secondment," was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the needs of Greater Manchester Police. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically focusing on secondment opportunities. It was conducted using a direct procurement method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition" under the UK legislative framework. The contract was awarded to WEIGHTMANS LLP, a large supplier based in Liverpool, indicating the procurement stage has advanced to the Award and Contract stage as of 4 November 2025. The contract commenced on 17 May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for law firms and legal service providers interested in public authority collaborations under exemption processes. Given the specific requirement for solicitor services through secondment, businesses equipped with substantial legal expertise and operational flexibility are well-positioned to benefit. The direct procurement method without competition is particularly advantageous for businesses with existing relationships or those capable of delivering specialised services promptly and efficiently. Smaller firms with niche expertise or those aiming to expand their footprint in public contracts may also find incentives to engage in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitor services - secondment

Notice Description

Solicitor services - secondment 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071043-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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