--- title: "Forensics Case Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-11" --- # Forensics Case Management System Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da0e.json) ## Summary Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police, is in the process of an active tender for a Replacement Forensics Case Management System. This procurement is aimed at appointing an innovative service provider to deliver an integrated solution for managing forensic workflows, replacing the current dual system setup. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure with services classified under software packages and IT services. The submission deadline for tenders is 12th January 2026, and the enquiry period ends on 30th December 2025. The total forecasted contract value is £5,875,000 (gross). Contract execution is intended to commence on 1st June 2026, with a potential extension option included over a maximum period until 2033. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and forensic technology. Given the procurement's focus on integrated solutions, firms with a track record of delivering comprehensive case management systems would be well-positioned to compete. The strong emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%) in the evaluation criteria favours businesses that can demonstrate high-quality solutions and innovation in forensic case management. Additionally, firms that can manage the intricacies of digital and physical forensics within a unified platform will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("The Authority"), as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police ("GMP") is seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, single service provider for the provision of a Replacement Forensics Case Management System. GMP currently use two standalone Case Management Systems (CMS) to manage forensic workloads for Digital Forensics and Physical Forensics, respectively. The replacement solution should be an integrated system for the management of all aspects of the forensic case management process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 3 years (2 years plus 1 year) ### Planning Information Prior to any procurement process, GMP is undertaking a period of market engagement. Interested parties will be invited to express an interest in this engagement and complete a short questionnaire, which will allow GMP to better understand the current market and assist the Authority in the development of the final specification and most appropriate route to market. Expressions of interest, and requests to complete the questionnaire can be made by contacting Chris Garner via email at christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk. Clarifications may also be sought via the same address. Please quote reference A1220 on all correspondence. There may be scope for a number of 1-2-1 sessions with interested parties, dependant on the content and information gathered during this engagement. It should be noted that tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. The full specification will be made available at that start of any formal procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082190-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 11 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082190-2025 - 11 Dec 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082187-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081348-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070904-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082190-2025 11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082187-2025 11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081348-2025 10th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070904-2025 4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmp.police.uk - 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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