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title: "Safer Roads Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060977"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Safer Roads Initiative

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060977

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Safer Roads Initiative" is managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This initiative focuses on producing printed beer mats to deter drink and drug driving in Greater Manchester. The contract falls within the "goods" category, specifically printed matter and related products, and targets the regions within Greater Manchester, UK. The procurement method undertaken was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the process is now in the award stage. The official award date for the contract was 5th January 2026, with completion expected by 31st January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing or media sectors capable of producing marketing materials, such as beer mats, to engage with public initiatives aimed at social good and community safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA LTD, which was awarded this contract, can find growth opportunities by aligning with governmental agencies and public sector campaigns. Offering competitive prices and innovative solutions in media production will be advantageous for similar businesses seeking to participate in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Printed beer mats for bars and pubs in Greater Manchester to stop people from drink and drug driving. This is on behalf of the Safer Roads initiative (working alongside the local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester). A digital presence featuring the same artwork. 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/004618-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,010 |

## 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 | PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004618-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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