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title: "GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83745955-deb6-425b-9a85-8537062e4482"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83745955-deb6-425b-9a85-8537062e4482

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority sought the provision of services under the title "GMCA 1785 - IRS support and maintenance." This project falls within the software support services category and covers diverse locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and more. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to 3TC LIMITED on 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 50,662.02, is slated to commence on 3rd April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2027. This strategic procurement initiative primarily aims to enhance the Incident Recording System for Emergency Services through sophisticated validation rules, being of particular interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly SMEs, due to its emphasis on reliability and security tailored to specific data capture needs. Companies with expertise in emergency service systems and robust software solutions might find this tender appealing, offering potential expansion into various regions, including the Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process invites innovative SMEs to develop and maintain a solution that could bolster their portfolio with high-profile public sector projects, underlining the crucial role they play in delivering technologically advanced services to governmental bodies.

## Notice

IRS is a modern, comprehensive Incident Recording System for the Emergency Services. It is fast, reliable and secure and can be tailored to capture the data you want with sophisticated validation rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f98a8d-826a-4e60-abee-e03348ef655f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,662 |
| 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 |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3TC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f98a8d-826a-4e60-abee-e03348ef655f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f98a8d-826a-4e60-abee-e03348ef655f
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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