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GMCA 1517 Digital Transformation Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is in the planning stage for a Digital Transformation Programme (GMCA 1517), aimed at modernising the systems of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The procurement process is set within the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, and is valued at approximately £8,000,000, rising to a gross amount of £10,000,000. The programme will address fragmented systems and limited mobile capabilities, among other challenges. Pre-market engagement will occur on 22nd July 2026 as a Microsoft Teams event. This procurement, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, will commence in April 2027 and conclude in March 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and IT consultancy. With its focus on comprehensive digital transformation, it is particularly suited for companies capable of handling large-scale IT projects, offering both development and sustained support. SME suitability is indicated, suggesting a level of accessibility for smaller enterprises to participate. Businesses with expertise in emerging technologies, systems integration, and data management will find this contract especially appealing as it offers a platform to showcase innovative solutions within a high-profile public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1517 Digital Transformation Programme

Notice Description

GMFRS/GMCA are looking into delivering Digital Transformation Programme to GMFRS over a period of up to 10 years. GMFRS/GMCA will be delivering the programme, and we are looking for a partner to deliver the 'digital solution' project/element of the programme, for approx. 3.5 years, with ongoing support and maintenance expected beyond that. The organisation currently has 50+ fragmented systems and 30+ processes with many manual interventions, across 'Service Delivery' and 'Prevention & Protection' directorates, duplicate and inconsistent premises, people and risk data, heavy reliance on manual data entry and re-keying, limited mobile capability impacting field-based working, constraints in reporting, auditability and data quality - all of which will wish to address in the Programme.

Planning Information

GMFRS will be holding a Pre Market Engagement session for the provision of Digital Transformation Programme GMCA 1517 to provide information on the upcoming opportunity. This will be a Microsoft Teams Event taking place on 22.07.2026 from 10am-11.30am Access via below link or Desktop Microsoft Teams App using ID and Passcode provided below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/336089817581626?p=WDA8vOIb2ZNwz31YmP Meeting ID: 336 089 817 581 626 Passcode: 7Eq6qH7P Additionally, we have prepared a GMFRS DTP Pre Market Engagement Information Pack for all interested suppliers that's available on Chest, and can be found by searching GMCA 1517 Digital Transformation Programme among opportunities available from GMCA and GMFRS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c29e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062392-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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