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title: "Solicitor services - secondment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Solicitor services - secondment

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da69

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Solicitor services - secondment," was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the needs of Greater Manchester Police. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically focusing on secondment opportunities. It was conducted using a direct procurement method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition" under the UK legislative framework. The contract was awarded to WEIGHTMANS LLP, a large supplier based in Liverpool, indicating the procurement stage has advanced to the Award and Contract stage as of 4 November 2025. The contract commenced on 17 May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for law firms and legal service providers interested in public authority collaborations under exemption processes. Given the specific requirement for solicitor services through secondment, businesses equipped with substantial legal expertise and operational flexibility are well-positioned to benefit. The direct procurement method without competition is particularly advantageous for businesses with existing relationships or those capable of delivering specialised services promptly and efficiently. Smaller firms with niche expertise or those aiming to expand their footprint in public contracts may also find incentives to engage in similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Solicitor services - secondment 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/071043-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 | WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 17:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071043-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071043-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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