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title: "GMCA 1260 Company Watch"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1260 Company Watch

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b230d986-04ae-4634-a379-195d42f7b6e0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1260 Company Watch" for a system designed to provide critical business intelligence, with a focus on detecting early signs of financial distress and fraud. The contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV: 48000000), had a direct award procurement method and was valued at GBP 85,596. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. This procurement involved numerous councils within the United Kingdom, including Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police, and Transport for Greater Manchester, among others. The procurement stage reached the award stage with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement method favoured such entities. It offers a substantial contract value and partnership with various public sector bodies across Greater Manchester and surrounding councils. Businesses that specialise in providing software and information systems, especially those with capabilities in financial analysis and fraud detection, would be well-suited to meet the requirements stipulated in this contract. The completion of this award demonstrates GMCA's investment in safeguarding financial stability and integrity across its associated entities, thereby fostering a stable and secure economic environment.

## Notice

A system that provides critical business intelligence, with a primary focus on detecting early signs of financial distress and fraud, for GMCA and its associated members, including: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and AGMA associate members Bolton Council Bury Council Manchester City Council Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Rochdale Council Salford City Council Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Council Trafford Council. Blackburn and Darwen Council Blackpool Council Warrington Council Wigan Council Wirral council St Helens council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040f23-ca3e-42ea-a375-943f1ed300a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,596 |
| 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 | COMPANY WATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040f23-ca3e-42ea-a375-943f1ed300a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040f23-ca3e-42ea-a375-943f1ed300a2
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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