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title: "CRMS for GMFRS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# CRMS for GMFRS

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-936f634f-74c9-44f7-aeb5-8e446881d481

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the Community Risk Management Solution (CRMS) for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The contract, valued at £213,759, has been awarded to Active Informatics Ltd. The procurement relates to the support and maintenance of the CRMS, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The procurement method used was a direct award. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract award being announced on 24th January 2025. The buying organisation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is located in Manchester, England (postal code M1 6EU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software support and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in risk management solutions. The direct award method indicates a preference for businesses with a proven track record and specific capabilities, making it an excellent opportunity for established SMEs in the software services sector. The contract's support and maintenance focus could provide a steady revenue stream over the one-year period, promoting business growth and stability. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and a strong understanding of community-focused software solutions would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process.

## Notice

This contract relates to GMFRS's Community Risk Management Solution (CRMS). The solution was developed by a third-party, Active Informatics, and the contract provides support and maintenance services for the solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0657954a-cd3a-471b-9d99-190bbf49675d |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,759 |
| 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 | ACTIVE INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0657954a-cd3a-471b-9d99-190bbf49675d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0657954a-cd3a-471b-9d99-190bbf49675d
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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