---
title: "Professional Standards System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f28"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Professional Standards System

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f28

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the provision of a Professional Standards System intended to assist Greater Manchester Police. The procurement, categorised under IT services such as consulting and software development, took place in Manchester, UK. Utilising a direct award method due to intellectual property and technical reasons, the procurement is now in the award stage, following the contract's signing date on 12 March 2026. The contract is active and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with an estimated gross value of £254,400. Direct procurement was considered the most economical choice and the single supplier, FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED, possesses exclusive intellectual property rights essential for the system.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Businesses equipped with proprietary technologies or intellectual property suited to file management systems can thrive by engaging with sub-central public authorities such as Greater Manchester Combined Authority. FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED, an SME, has successfully acquired the contract, highlighting opportunities for similar companies to leverage their unique capabilities in public sector contracts and strengthen their relationship with regional authorities to expand their market presence.

## Notice

File management system used to manage cases raised by GMP's professional standards function. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

### Procurement Information

This is the most economical route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031157-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,000 |
| Contracts value | £212,000 |

## 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 | FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 16:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031157-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017338-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012938-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031157-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017338-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012938-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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