---
title: "Video processing software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065790"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Video processing software

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065790

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority pertains to the procurement of video processing software for Greater Manchester Police. This contract, referenced as Ex709, involved direct procurement methods, bypassing the competitive bidding process due to its exemption status under GMP Contract Standing Orders and UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Awarded on 17th November 2025, the contract spans from 18th November 2025 to 31st March 2029 for a total value of £43,200. Classified under IT services, the procurement is categorized within the public authority sub-central government sector, based in Manchester, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method indicates specific openness to direct engagement, having been awarded to Oxford Wave Research Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME). SMEs with expertise in video processing technology may find similar future procurements from Greater Manchester Combined Authority promising avenues for business growth. Direct procurement may favour businesses that possess niche technological capabilities without necessitating competition, providing an efficient route for strategic small-scale collaborations with public sectors.

## Notice

Software for video processing, capture and conversion. 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/015000-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## 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 | OXFORD WAVE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 17:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015000-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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