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Software for management of "crime in action"

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Dec 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Software for management of 'crime in action'" in the software industry category. This procurement, contracted for Greater Manchester Police and located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 29th December 2025. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, as per the GMP’s exemption process. The contract was formalised on 8th November 2025 and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st January 2030. The total contract value is £78,174 GBP excluding VAT, and the goods involved relate to software packages and information systems, as identified by CPV code 48000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions tailored to law enforcement needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing and managing information systems may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The selected supplier, Badger Software Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to expand their market presence, reinforce their portfolio of government contracts, and build a relationship with influential public sector clients like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Software for management of "crime in action"

Notice Description

Software for management of "crime in action". 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-05fdb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£78,174 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 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

BADGER SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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