---
title: "Managed Services-Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e54"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Managed Services-Renewal

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e54

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the renewal of managed services for the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, under the contract title "Managed Services-Renewal". This process falls under the services category in the IT services industry, including consulting, software development, and support, with specific focus on software package and information systems. Located in Greater Manchester, this procurement process was completed using a limited method due to it being below threshold, involving limited competition. The procurement stage has progressed beyond the award, with Vodafone being the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 1st November 2025, and remains active, running from 15th November 2025 to 14th November 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software systems and consulting. Large-scale businesses that can offer comprehensive IT solutions, like Vodafone, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, as indicated by the awarding of the contract to such a supplier. Engaging in this space enables firms to potentially expand their service offerings and establish a robust portfolio in public sector IT services, particularly in managed services for emergency services. Challenges in IT infrastructure management faced by public authorities create a significant market for adept service providers.

## Notice

Managed Services-Renewal for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006577-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,340 |

## 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 11:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006577-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006577-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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