--- title: "IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-04-30" --- # IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509ec.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting through the Greater Manchester Police, is planning to procure a contract for "IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services." This contract is intended to provide a managed service for perimeter security, including firewall systems. The procurement process is set to begin in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with consideration being given to using an existing framework under the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations, or proceeding with a tender. The Greater Manchester Police will manage this contract, and the buying authority is classified as a public authority sub-central government. The procurement belongs to the services category within the IT services industry and will be conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKD3, with a future notice date anticipated by 1st September 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, Internet, and support for security systems. Companies with expertise in managed security services or SME status find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a significant public sector entity. As the contract anticipates a start date of April 2026 and includes the potential for renewal up until March 2031, businesses could benefit from long-term engagement. Companies interested in competing for this tender should ensure they are registered on the 'Sell2Bluelight' eTendering system, which handles all business opportunities for the Greater Manchester Police and other Bluelight organisations. This provides a streamlined platform for viewing and submitting tenders, thus enabling businesses to effectively grow their public sector engagement. For further guidance, suppliers are encouraged to refer to the available supplier guide. ## Notice Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services, A1066. The contract will provide a managed service for Perimeter Security services across boundary systems particularly firewalls. . It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year. GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. 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. 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, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1066 IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 30 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 30 Apr 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2025 30th 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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