---
title: "Specials and Volunteers Rostering System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fdbd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-29"
---

# Specials and Volunteers Rostering System

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Specials and Volunteers Rostering System" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, specifically targeting the Greater Manchester Police. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method was a direct approach, executed below the threshold without competition. The contracting process is at the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 12th December 2025 and active until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £30,046, with the award made to ACCESS UK LTD, highlighting the Greater Manchester area (region UKD3) as the location of delivery.

This tender offers business opportunities in the software development and IT services sector, particularly for companies that focus on providing software and information systems. Large enterprises or those experienced in delivering bespoke software solutions to public sector entities would be well-suited for similar tenders in future. The awarded contract exemplifies the potential for businesses to engage with local government agencies, offering specialised services in managing and rostering volunteer resources efficiently through tailored software solutions. This project underscores the importance of maintaining readiness for direct tender opportunities that fall below competition thresholds.

## Notice

Specials and Volunteers Rostering System 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/086299-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,038 |

## 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 | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086299-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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