---
title: "Software for management of \"crime in action\""
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fdb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-29"
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# Software for management of "crime in action"

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fdb9

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Software for management of 'crime in action'" in the software industry category. This procurement, contracted for Greater Manchester Police and located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 29th December 2025. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, as per the GMP’s exemption process. The contract was formalised on 8th November 2025 and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st January 2030. The total contract value is £78,174 GBP excluding VAT, and the goods involved relate to software packages and information systems, as identified by CPV code 48000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions tailored to law enforcement needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing and managing information systems may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The selected supplier, Badger Software Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to expand their market presence, reinforce their portfolio of government contracts, and build a relationship with influential public sector clients like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Software for management of "crime in action". 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/086295-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,174 |

## 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 | BADGER SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086295-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086295-2025
  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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