---
title: "EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This contract, awarded for a five-year duration starting from 11 August 2025 to 31 March 2030, involves the provision of specialised IT services, primarily consulting, software development, and support. The process utilised a direct procurement method under GMPCSO's exemption, meaning the contract was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature. With the primary location of service delivery in the UKD3 region, the award was given to UCLan Business Services Ltd., with significant activity centring around Manchester.

This procurement offers a noteworthy opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software development and support. SMEs focusing on facial composite software solutions can view this as a precedent-setting case for similar future projects. Given the direct method used in this award, businesses that can position themselves as essential or sole suppliers for unique niches may find growth opportunities in public sector contracts like this one. Entities seeking similar opportunities should consider fostering innovation in specialised IT solutions that cater to public safety and law enforcement needs.

## Notice

EvoFIT Software Licence and support/maintenance for a period of 5 years, EvoFIT software is a specialist programme used for the production of Facial Composites - it is only supplied by one manufacturer. 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/060401-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,532 |

## 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 | UCLAN BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 09:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060401-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060401-2025
  29th 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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