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title: "Chronicle Phase 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Chronicle Phase 2

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d23b8ad-cd73-4b1e-9028-fb7a5f5c87b7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Chronicle Phase 2" contract involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police, focusing on software package and information systems within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to JML Software Solutions Limited, with the procurement method being a direct award via the Bluelight Commercial Framework. The planning phase included the procurement method specification and framework agreement setup on 1st December 2020, with the actual contract period spanning from 1st May 2024 to 31st March 2028. Key locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and its territories, with the total contract value amounting to £200,610. The finalisation of this award stage was documented and published on 21st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped to offer comprehensive software solutions and services to large-scale governmental clients. Companies excelling in software development, integration, and IT support, particularly those experienced in public order systems and general training modules, would find this contract appealing. The direct award process indicates a streamlined procurement that might benefit businesses by reducing competition barriers, although it is less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given the specific technical and financial requirements involved. Businesses capable of delivering complex software solutions seamlessly integrated with existing systems should explore collaborations and build a strong portfolio to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

New contract (pending financial approval) to on board Dog, Public Order and General Training modules, plus the interface to link to other GMP systems Direct award via Bluelight Commercial Framework: Ref BLC0149 - JML Software Solutions Limited (the "Contractor") entered into an agreement (the "Framework Agreement") on 1st December 2020 with The Police Digital Service subsequently novated to BlueLight Commercial (the "Company") on 1st April 2024 relating to the supply of certain software and/or services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abce8971-a311-4514-814a-ab79290cfdd2 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,610 |
| 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 | JML SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abce8971-a311-4514-814a-ab79290cfdd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abce8971-a311-4514-814a-ab79290cfdd2
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84952&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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