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Professional Standards Training

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Dec 2025 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority was for "Professional Standards Training" within the services category. The contract was awarded to Sancus Operations Ltd for the delivery of training related to complaints and misconduct within the police service. This contract was directly awarded through an exemption process without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process was completed and the contract was signed on the 5th of November, 2025, with the contract period extending until the 31st of March, 2027. The specific governmental region for this contract is Greater Manchester, UKD33.

This tender provides significant business growth potential for service providers specialising in professional training, particularly those with experience in delivering staff training within the public sector and law enforcement environments. Companies like Sancus Operations Ltd, classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), would be well-suited to similar opportunities that require niche expertise in professional standards and compliance training, showcasing the value of specialised services in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Professional Standards Training

Notice Description

Professional Standards training covering all areas of complaints and misconduct for the Police Service. 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-05fcf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085999-2025
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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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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