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GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud (CycComms)

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for IT services relating to the GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud, known as CycComms. The project entails establishing a new contractual arrangement for the continued provision of the CycComms Workflow System, which is pivotal in managing communications data requests across the UK. The procurement falls under the services category in the IT industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. Although initially planned within lot 1, the contract was directly awarded without the publication of a call for competition through the G Cloud 14 framework, spanning from 5th September 2025 to 4th September 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This engagement was finalised on 11th March 2026, and the CycComms platform, compliant with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, will continue its operations primarily in Tameside, UK.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly consulting and software development. Geoff Smith Associated Ltd was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting potential openings for large-scale IT firms capable of providing secure, real-time data acquisition systems. The direct award method signifies strategic partnerships and encourages those able to provide niche services within the communications data acquisition domain. Such businesses should aim to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions, ensure compliance with established regulations, and foster integration capabilities with major communication service providers and governmental oversight bodies.

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Notice Title

GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud (CycComms)

Notice Description

NAFN requires a new contractual arrangement for the continued provision of the CycComms Workflow System, developed and supported by GSA Ltd. CycComms is the national standard communications data acquisition platform, used to handle over 60% of all communications data requests in the UK. It is fully compliant with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, supports Automated Acquisition (AA) standards, and integrates directly with Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO). The system provides secure, real-time acquisition and end-to-end audit functionality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

G Cloud 14 Direct Award - 2+1 Contract Period Commences 05/09/2025 - 04/09/2027 - Option to extend for a further year

Options: Option to extend for a further year

Procurement Information

Direct Award through the G Cloud 14 - Specialist Provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021626-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,203 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATED

Further Information

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