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title: "Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fdc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-29"
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# Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fdc9

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester. This contract was awarded to Forensic Access Limited and was concluded through the authority's direct procurement method, specifically GMP's exemption process, for a value of £12,000. The process falls under the category of services, focusing on business services such as law and marketing, with contract delivery in the region of UKD3, Greater Manchester. This award was finalised on 29th September 2025, with the service contract extending to 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic scientific services, particularly those familiar with direct procurement processes below threshold levels. SMEs like Forensic Access Limited have been seen to thrive in such contracts, suggesting that businesses with expertise in forensic advisory services and consulting could leverage similar opportunities for business expansion. Companies operating within the consulting domain with capabilities to serve public authorities, especially in a law enforcement context, would find this contract type beneficial for growth and service diversification.

## Notice

Expert forensic scientific advice and guidance. 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/086316-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## 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 | FORENSIC ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086316-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086316-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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