---
title: "Drug Identification Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fdb5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-29"
---

# Drug Identification Software

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fdb5

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on the acquisition of Drug Identification Software. This pertains to the software industry, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000), and is primarily a procurement of goods. The contract, directly awarded via the GMP’s exemption process without competition, aligns with local governance requirements and commenced on 17th November 2025, ending by 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £18,000. The location of implementation and delivery is Greater Manchester, under the UKD3 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale software providers capable of delivering specialised software solutions within regulatory environments. Businesses that specialise in software development for law enforcement or public safety are particularly well-suited to engage with such tenders. While this specific contract is concluded, understanding direct procurement processes and exemption-based awards can provide strategic growth insights for relevant businesses looking to expand services in the public sector and potentially partner in future projects with agencies like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Software used to identify drugs by visible details. 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/086291-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | TICTAC COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086291-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086291-2025
  29th 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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