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Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracting specialised welfare services for firearms officers. This project, titled "Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles," falls within the services category, focusing on trauma and stress management for police roles within Manchester. The tender was awarded using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, reflecting the exemption process according to GMP Contract Standing Orders. The contract commenced on 5 January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2027, unless the maximum financial value is reached earlier. The contract was signed on 4 January 2026, representing the approval date for the exemption.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in professional and specialist organisational services, particularly those adept at trauma and stress management. The award was given to the Police Firearms Officers Association (PFOA), indicating opportunities for similar organisations, such as SMEs, to support specialised police roles and earn recognition within public authority projects. Businesses focusing on wellness services for high-stress professions may find future opportunities in such government procurement initiatives, especially under exemptions allowing direct procurement for specific needs without competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles

Notice Description

A specialised welfare offer for firearms officers dealing with trauma, stress, post-incident effects and related issues. 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-0657ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015043-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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

POLICE FIREARMS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (PFOA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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