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Forensic road collision investigation training

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 May 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for "Forensic road collision investigation training" to AI Training Services Ltd. This tender falls under the industry category of higher education services and is associated with the provision of forensic training for collision investigators. Based in Manchester, the buying organisation is a sub-central governmental public authority. The procurement was carried out through a direct method under the exemptions process, signifying that it was below the competitive threshold. The contract, signed on 24 April 2026, is set to run until 31 March 2031, highlighting the essential long-term service requirements for Greater Manchester Police.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised educational and training services, particularly those focusing on forensic or investigative domains. It is especially suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver accredited training programs meeting legal and technical standards such as ISO 17020. The contract's extended duration offers sustained business growth potential for the awarded supplier, AI Training Services Ltd., and highlights the importance of niche expertise in securing government contracts through exemption-based procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Forensic road collision investigation training

Notice Description

Forensic road collision investigation training. Forensic Collision Investigators attend all fatal and many of the most serious road collisions, where they conduct a forensic investigation and prepare technical report(s) as necessary, for criminal, Coronial and civil courts. This area of work is overseen by the Forensic Science Regulator, who is continuing to roll out accreditation requirements of all scientific processes, including that of collision investigation. Essential training and competency is integral to the ISO 17020 accreditation process that the Forensic Collision Reconstruction Unit must comply with. 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-069fc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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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

AI TRAINING SERVICES

Further Information

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