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title: "Crypotcurrency and Virtual Assets - Secure Storage and Realisation"
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# Crypotcurrency and Virtual Assets - Secure Storage and Realisation

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-149724c2-d771-4e0e-b896-15239e5422af

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cryptocurrency and Virtual Assets - Secure Storage and Realisation" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police. This project falls under the financial and insurance services category, with a specific focus on banking and investment services. The procurement method involved a direct award to Komainu (Jersey) Limited, following a completed due diligence process as part of the NPCC Cyber Crime Programme. The contract period commences from 10 March 2022 and runs until 20 December 2025, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in cryptocurrency storage and management. Companies that focus on secure digital asset solutions or have expertise in cyber security and risk management would be well-suited to compete in future procurements arising from this framework. The established relationship with the Greater Manchester Police may also open avenues for ongoing collaboration and service provision in public sector contracts.

## Notice

A procurement process and due diligence has been completed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire on behalf of the NPCC Cyber Crime Programme for the secure storage and realisation of virtual assets. This resulted in a Framework Agreement being entered into with Komainu (Jersey) Limited for the provision of Cryptocurrency Storage and Realisation Services (DP0527) dated 27 January 2021. GMP have a call off under this framework. The value can only be estimated as the value of the cryptocurrency may change. Handling fees are paid by the owner of the cryptocurrency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b4f15-9d91-4155-ae8a-28cbbbc033fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 20 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOMAINU (JERSEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b4f15-9d91-4155-ae8a-28cbbbc033fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b4f15-9d91-4155-ae8a-28cbbbc033fa
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50467&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

## Provenance

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