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title: "VIPER Identification Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-772da042-6968-444e-a6ab-1838e5545aba"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# VIPER Identification Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-772da042-6968-444e-a6ab-1838e5545aba

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police has awarded a contract for VIPER Identification Services. The procurement involves software packages and information systems, with a contract value of £1,337,000. The contract was directly awarded and will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 3031. The tender process closed on 18 March 2024. The contract will be conducted at Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw, Manchester (Postal Code: M11 2NS).

This contract for VIPER Identification Services offers opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies with expertise in the development and provision of software packages and computer systems are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police, is seeking a supplier to manage video identification parade services for UK police forces. Businesses looking to provide digital solutions and services to law enforcement agencies can benefit from participating in this contract.

## Notice

Awarded under regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The National VIPER(r) Bureau has been providing a fully managed video identification parade service to UK police forces for more than 20 years. This capability allows forces to seamlessly collaborate with others, benefit from a shared platform and tools, whilst sharing the cost with 20 plus forces. It is essentially a co-operation between police forces that have objectives in common ( a fully managed video identification parade service) that are performed for the detection of crime. None of the activities are provided on the open market to outside bodies other than police forces. The new contract commencing 1 April 2024 should be for a term of 7 years until 31 March 3031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a68664-94b2-4e31-8751-7ade01f61e25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,337,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,337,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a68664-94b2-4e31-8751-7ade01f61e25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a68664-94b2-4e31-8751-7ade01f61e25
  17th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81841&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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