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Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Dec 2025 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities" to CACI LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly in education and training services, and is designated for the Greater Manchester area in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, qualifying it as below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2030. The total gross value of the contract is £48,000, with a net value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forensic science and related educational services. Companies capable of delivering specialised proficiency testing can benefit by gaining access to a high-profile client such as Greater Manchester Police. The contract allows for steady income and stability over several years, making it particularly appealing for large-scale suppliers like CACI LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in developing, conducting, and managing training and educational services for forensic sciences will find this contract highly suitable to compete and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities

Notice Description

Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities 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-05fd9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086263-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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

CACI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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