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title: "Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-29"
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# Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd9f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities" to CACI LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly in education and training services, and is designated for the Greater Manchester area in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, qualifying it as below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2030. The total gross value of the contract is £48,000, with a net value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forensic science and related educational services. Companies capable of delivering specialised proficiency testing can benefit by gaining access to a high-profile client such as Greater Manchester Police. The contract allows for steady income and stability over several years, making it particularly appealing for large-scale suppliers like CACI LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in developing, conducting, and managing training and educational services for forensic sciences will find this contract highly suitable to compete and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Proficiency Testing for forensic science activities 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/086263-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | CACI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086263-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086263-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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