---
title: "E-Safe licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a21c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# E-Safe licences

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a21c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has conducted a procurement process titled "E-Safe licences" for the Greater Manchester Police. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, due to a lack of market alternatives, thereby qualifying for an exemption. The contract was awarded to Smoothwall Ltd (E-Safe), with the contract period spanning from 11th September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement stage is in the completed phase with all key processes finalized including the signing of the contract on 11th September 2025. The buyer's location is Manchester, UK, and the procurement falls under public authority - sub-central government type.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering innovative monitoring solutions for law enforcement agencies. It is ideal for enterprises possessing unique software solutions that can cater to specific legal and operational requirements as stipulated by the police authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Smoothwall Ltd (E-Safe), which offer specialised and competitive service offerings, stand to benefit greatly. Understanding and aligning with public sector needs, particularly those on exemption basis, can provide a substantial growth trajectory for businesses in the IT services domain.

## Notice

The E-Safe App is the only known means of monitoring SHPO conditions and potential breaches. There are no other alternatives known in the marketplace currently hence a purchase under exemption. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMOOTHWALL LTD (E-SAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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