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title: "Professional Standards Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Professional Standards Training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcf1

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority was for "Professional Standards Training" within the services category. The contract was awarded to Sancus Operations Ltd for the delivery of training related to complaints and misconduct within the police service. This contract was directly awarded through an exemption process without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process was completed and the contract was signed on the 5th of November, 2025, with the contract period extending until the 31st of March, 2027. The specific governmental region for this contract is Greater Manchester, UKD33.

This tender provides significant business growth potential for service providers specialising in professional training, particularly those with experience in delivering staff training within the public sector and law enforcement environments. Companies like Sancus Operations Ltd, classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), would be well-suited to similar opportunities that require niche expertise in professional standards and compliance training, showcasing the value of specialised services in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Professional Standards training covering all areas of complaints and misconduct for the Police Service. 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/085999-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 17:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085999-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085999-2025
  23rd December 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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