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title: "Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507f5

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage to procure a contract titled "Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis," under the services category. This procurement, with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focuses on the outsourcing of forensic analysis of digital devices and cell site analysis. The relevant procurement documents were published on 25th April 2025, and future notices are expected by 1st December 2025. The framework, anticipated to be retendered by the National Crime Agency, is scheduled to operate with a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 31st December 2029. The services will be conducted in the UKD3 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital forensics and public-order services. Businesses with frameworks in place or experience with similar government contracts, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stand to benefit significantly. The contracts will adhere to a framework agreement, offering a reliable avenue for businesses to establish their presence in public procurement markets within the Greater Manchester region, potentially enabling growth through secured governmental partnerships and expanded client bases. The opportunity also facilitates engagement in a critical services area, enhancing business capabilities in specialised forensic services.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis (A1167). The contract covers the outsourcing of the forensic analysis of digital devices and also cell site analysis. The current contracts (a number of suppliers are used) are call off contracts using a framework managed by the National Crime Agency (NCA). It is anticipated that the NCA will retender this framework with GMP as a named organisation able to call-off from the awarded framework. It is currently expected that GMP will complete call-off contracts in accordance with the framework guidance. It should be noted that any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. Suppliers should not assume that this will be the platform for any tender conducted by NCA. For general information, a new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, any call-off contracts will be managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1167 Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis in the header.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017159-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242100 - Public-order services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 16:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017159-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017159-2025
  25th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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