---
title: "Core Vetting Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d76"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Core Vetting Tool

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d76

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Core Vetting Tool," was overseen by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This contract, completed in September 2025, falls within the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project, located in the UK, was procured through a call off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 framework, using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to WPC Software Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, for a total value of £124,800, and was signed on 16th September 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and IT consultancy. SMEs, like the successful bidder, WPC Software Limited, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities, especially when equipped to handle contracts via framework agreements like the GCloud. This process highlights the potential for regional authorities to foster business relationships with specialised suppliers, paving the way for innovation and improved service delivery within public sectors.

## Notice

Vetting system for police officers, staff and contractors. Contracted using a Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 call off. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Vetting system for police officers, staff and contractors. Contracted using a Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 call off. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Options: 1 year optional extension

### Procurement Information

Call off from a framework that had been set up under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057825-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WPC SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057825-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk

## Provenance

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