---
title: "Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-17"
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# Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2cc

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## Summary

The contracting process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, focuses on the "Provision of Protestor Removal Training and Equipment at Height". The procurement, categorised under training services, is related to specialised goods and services in protestor removal training. This direct procurement was executed without competition due to its below-threshold nature, as per GMP’s exemption process. Located in the UK, specifically around Manchester, this process has concluded with the contract being awarded to LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract period spanning from 30th May 2025 to 31st March 2029. Important dates such as the date signed, 30th May 2025, and contract completion add significant context to the procurement timeline.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training services, especially those with capabilities in niche sectors such as protestor removal at height. Firms with expertise similar to that of LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED would find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The tender emphasises the opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in government contracting processes, particularly when exemptions apply. The emphasis on non-competitive procurement methods highlights the need for highly specialised skill sets and equipment provisions, catering to detailed operational requirements.

## Notice

Provision of specialist goods and services in relation to Protestor Removal training, (PRT), specifically PRT At Height. 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/074542-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,000 |

## 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 | LYON EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074542-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074542-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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