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Safer Roads Initiative

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Safer Roads Initiative" is managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This initiative focuses on producing printed beer mats to deter drink and drug driving in Greater Manchester. The contract falls within the "goods" category, specifically printed matter and related products, and targets the regions within Greater Manchester, UK. The procurement method undertaken was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the process is now in the award stage. The official award date for the contract was 5th January 2026, with completion expected by 31st January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing or media sectors capable of producing marketing materials, such as beer mats, to engage with public initiatives aimed at social good and community safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA LTD, which was awarded this contract, can find growth opportunities by aligning with governmental agencies and public sector campaigns. Offering competitive prices and innovative solutions in media production will be advantageous for similar businesses seeking to participate in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Safer Roads Initiative

Notice Description

Printed beer mats for bars and pubs in Greater Manchester to stop people from drink and drug driving. This is on behalf of the Safer Roads initiative (working alongside the local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester). A digital presence featuring the same artwork. 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-060977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004618-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
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
+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

PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA

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