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Governance, Compliance and Risk Software

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 May 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, announced the award of a contract for a Governance, Compliance and Risk Software as a service (SaaS) solution to RISK SMART LIMITED. This procurement process was executed through a limited competition method, categorised under computer-related and data services. The aim of the contract is to provide Greater Manchester Police with an integrated system that enhances governance, compliance, and risk management functioning by automating data reconciliation and reporting. The contract, valued at £141,000, with a gross amount of £169,200, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, emphasising the importance of data residency within the UK and reducing manual processing efforts.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in SaaS, data services, and IT solutions, particularly those capable of offering configurable and comprehensive compliance systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in risk management and software development can leverage this contract as a pathway to business growth, given the strategic importance and extended timeline of the service offering. The successful implementation can lead to further opportunities within public sector organisations seeking similar solutions, helping strengthen invites for future collaborations within the Greater Manchester region and beyond.

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Notice Title

Governance, Compliance and Risk Software

Notice Description

GMCA is awarding a contract for a fully managed SaaS solution to support Greater Manchester Police in managing its obligations in relation to governance, compliance and risk. The solution will form an integrated system to reconcile information, verify accuracy and compile updates, reducing the reliance on manual processing and standalone spreadsheets. The requirements of the solution are: * Highly configurable. * Ability to link finding/controls/risks. * Data migration of the mandated National Institute of standard and technology (NIST) controls) and data migration of our Security Assessment for Policing (SyAP) controls with the ability to link to risk (of which there are over 100 detailed controls we need to report on. * Centralised risk register with ownership, scoring and lifecycle management. * Reporting at all levels. * Reduce manual effort associated with evidence collection, control, tracking and reporting. * Data residency in UK. Whilst the contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be procured and managed by the Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069361
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RISK SMART

Further Information

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