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title: "National Accreditation Team Support and Party Political Conference and Major Event Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a49"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2022-06-24"
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# National Accreditation Team Support and Party Political Conference and Major Event Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a49

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Police, operating under the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "National Accreditation Team Support and Party Political Conference and Major Event Services". This procurement falls under the information technology services category and is located in Manchester, UK. The process is at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 2 August 2022. The total estimated contract value is £810,000, covering services critical for the accreditation of attendees at UK events, which include the development and management of bespoke applications and providing IT support at various event locations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in information technology services, event management, and IT infrastructure. Suppliers with a strong knowledge of HCL Domino will be especially well-suited for the application management lot. The requirement for collaboration across lots suggests that companies capable of providing both application services and onsite support will have a competitive advantage. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate growth for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in relation to event services and IT support for major gatherings.

## Notice

GMP is seeking the procurement of services to support the delivery of UK event accreditation. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1: Provision of an application management service to provide the hosting, management, maintenance, and further development of a suite of bespoke applications used for the accreditation of attendees at events throughout the UK mainland. The applications are written in HCL Domino, and as such a comprehensive knowledge of these is required. Lot 2: Provision of onsite and remote IT support services to UK based events. The supplier is required to provide and arrange the relevant secure network infrastructure and the necessary hardware, peripherals, and software to allow on site accreditation and barcode scanning at gate entry points. 24/7 support for the infrastructure for the duration of the events is also required.

### Lot Information

National Accreditation Team Support and Party Political Conference and Major Event Services

GMP is seeking the procurement of services to support the delivery of UK event accreditation. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1: Provision of an application management service to provide the hosting, management, maintenance, and further development of a suite of bespoke applications used for the accreditation of attendees at events throughout the UK mainland. The applications are written in HCL Domino, and as such a comprehensive knowledge of these is required. Lot 2: Provision of onsite and remote IT support services to UK based events. The supplier is required to provide and arrange the relevant secure network infrastructure and the necessary hardware, peripherals, and software to allow on site accreditation and barcode scanning at gate entry points. 24/7 support for the infrastructure for the duration of the events is also required. Lots 1 and 2 are fundamentally interlinked and as such the successful supplier(s) will need to be able to efficiently and effectively collaborate with other organisations. Suppliers are encouraged to submit quotes for either or both lots, as they see fit. Additional information: This tender process is being conducted through the Bluelight e-tendering portal. In the interests of fairness, accountability and auditability, all communication regarding this tender must be made through the 'Messaging' facility of the Bluelight portal. No other methods of communication will receive a response.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 3 years (Either incrementally or as a single extension)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017316-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| Lots value | £810,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017316-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=49670&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
- https://www.gmp.police.uk

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