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title: "Investigator training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-28"
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# Investigator training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4d3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involved the provision of specialised investigator training services for the Greater Manchester Police Professional Standards Branch. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, known as GMP's exemption process. The contract, identified as Ex571, was completed with Sancus Operations Limited as the supplier. The formal contract period spans from 27th March 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value amounting to £30,000. The services are classified under the training services category (CPV code 80500000) and focus on delivery within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has transitioned through the planning, tender, and award stages, with the award officially recorded on 28th October 2025. The associated legislation is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023, section 54.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of specialised training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sancus Operations Limited, which is the current supplier. Companies possessing expertise in professional standards training for law enforcement could find this project within their scope. With a completed award stage and an active contract, businesses that deliver similar services can look to engage in future tenders from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority or similar public authorities. As this contract utilised a direct procurement method without competition, businesses should prepare for opportunities where such exemptions could apply, informing them to strategically position themselves for exclusion-based bidding.

## Notice

Specialised course provision for investigators within GMP Professional Standards Branch. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is 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. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068806-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | SANCUS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068806-2025
  28th October 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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