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Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Dec 2025 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester. This contract was awarded to Forensic Access Limited and was concluded through the authority's direct procurement method, specifically GMP's exemption process, for a value of £12,000. The process falls under the category of services, focusing on business services such as law and marketing, with contract delivery in the region of UKD3, Greater Manchester. This award was finalised on 29th September 2025, with the service contract extending to 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic scientific services, particularly those familiar with direct procurement processes below threshold levels. SMEs like Forensic Access Limited have been seen to thrive in such contracts, suggesting that businesses with expertise in forensic advisory services and consulting could leverage similar opportunities for business expansion. Companies operating within the consulting domain with capabilities to serve public authorities, especially in a law enforcement context, would find this contract type beneficial for growth and service diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance

Notice Description

Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance. 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-05fdc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086316-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 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
+441618561140

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

FORENSIC ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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