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title: "Management Software (Socrates)"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2024-04-09"
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# Management Software (Socrates)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2529fd8a-50de-45c2-9135-83beeb134915

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Police, represented by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has recently concluded a tender process to acquire Management Software (Socrates), including the Socrates Bulk Detections Module (BDM), for a total value of £143,192. The procurement method used for this direct award contract was 'Direct award'. The tender period ended on April 1, 2024, with the contract period spanning from April 2, 2024, to April 3, 2024, catering to services within the Software package and information systems category.

This procurement opportunity for Management Software offers potential for SMEs to engage with the Greater Manchester Police and their procurement needs. Businesses providing Software package and information systems solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders, with a contract value of £143,192. The direct award method used indicates a specific selection criteria, presenting a chance for eligible suppliers to supply their services to public sector organisations, enabling business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police have the requirement for Management Software (Socrates) the requirement includes Socrates Bulk Detections Module (BDM). Support and maintenance shall be provided for the duration of the initial period and any extension period for the NEC Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddee0551-2253-468b-b679-152d85125132 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,192 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,192 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddee0551-2253-468b-b679-152d85125132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddee0551-2253-468b-b679-152d85125132
  9th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80337&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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