Award

Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Nov 2025 at 16:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, focuses on the "Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height". The procurement, categorised under training services, is related to specialised goods and services in protestor removal training. This direct procurement was executed without competition due to its below-threshold nature, as per GMP’s exemption process. Located in the UK, specifically around Manchester, this process has concluded with the contract being awarded to LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract period spanning from 30th May 2025 to 31st March 2029. Important dates such as the date signed, 30th May 2025, and contract completion add significant context to the procurement timeline.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training services, especially those with capabilities in niche sectors such as protestor removal at height. Firms with expertise similar to that of LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED would find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The tender emphasises the opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in government contracting processes, particularly when exemptions apply. The emphasis on non-competitive procurement methods highlights the need for highly specialised skill sets and equipment provisions, catering to detailed operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height

Notice Description

Provision of specialist goods and services in relation to Protestor Removal training, (PRT), specifically PRT At Height. 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-05e2cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074542-2025
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
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

LYON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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