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title: "Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service"
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# Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea5641b0-facc-49dd-9376-83fb3beb7a07

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking to contract a Forensic Quality Management System and Managed Service. This tender is classified under the software package and information systems category and involves a contract valued at £219,878, with a minimum value of £127,755. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 19th April 2021 and running until 18th April 2026. Key dates include the end of the tender period, which was on 3rd September 2020, and the award date published on 4th June 2021.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in quality management systems or IT consulting services. The involvement in this tender may open avenues for companies focused on automating processes related to forensic accreditation compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, where their innovative solutions and tailored services can provide significant value to the Greater Manchester Police’s operational needs.

## Notice

GMP aim is to procure quality management system software that will provide the functionality to help manage forensic accreditation compliance. Forensic accreditation is a mandatory national requirement. Management and monitoring of all of the requirements can be conducted more efficiently by use of software which would automate a lot of the processes. The system must be able to manage and track the workflows within the Forensic Services quality management system effectively. The system will essentially be standalone with no interfaces into other force systems. The contract is awarded on the basis of a 1 year contract + 4 x 1 year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d66361-98a4-4b7e-b7be-04e775d07cc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,775 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDEAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d66361-98a4-4b7e-b7be-04e775d07cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d66361-98a4-4b7e-b7be-04e775d07cc3
  4th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34087&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data To access this opportunity please follow the link below: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34087&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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