Planning

E Discovery and Data Management Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority pertains to the acquisition of E Discovery and Data Management Services for Greater Manchester Police. This ongoing planning stage seeks preliminary market engagement and input before finalising the procurement specifications for a large-scale fraud investigation. Interested parties are invited to contribute by completing a market engagement questionnaire by the deadline of 30th January 2026. The procurement covers a wide array of services such as industry-specific software packages, programming, and data management, and the contracted services will commence on 1st March 2026 with an initial term until 28th February 2028, potentially extending to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions, systems analysis, data services, and internet services. It's particularly suited for SMEs that can offer comprehensive, technology-driven solutions to support the complex needs of E Discovery and data management within policing. By engaging in this preliminary market phase, businesses can influence the development of the procurement specification, positioning themselves strategically to compete successfully in subsequent tender stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E Discovery and Data Management Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Police, is looking to procure a solution for the delivery of E Discovery Services for a large scale, and live, fraud investigation.

Planning Information

Prior to any procurement process, GMP is undertaking a period of preliminary market engagement. Interested parties are invited to complete a short questionnaire which will allow GMP to better understand the current market, assist the Force in the development of the final specification and identify the most appropriate route to market. It should be noted that tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. The full specification will be made available at the start of any subsequent procurement process. Following a review of questionnaire responses, GMP may invite one or more suppliers to discuss their offering in more detail. To register an interest in this preliminary market engagement process and to receive a copy of the questionnaire, please email procurement@gmp.police.uk. Please quote the reference 'A1257' on all correspondence. Clarifications may also be sought using the same address. To ensure transparency rules are adhered to, no correspondence should be entered into with any GMP employee or contractor about this requirement, other than as stated above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004417-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ali Cordrey
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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