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title: "Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657ae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracting specialised welfare services for firearms officers. This project, titled "Dedicated support nature for specialist police roles," falls within the services category, focusing on trauma and stress management for police roles within Manchester. The tender was awarded using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, reflecting the exemption process according to GMP Contract Standing Orders. The contract commenced on 5 January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2027, unless the maximum financial value is reached earlier. The contract was signed on 4 January 2026, representing the approval date for the exemption.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in professional and specialist organisational services, particularly those adept at trauma and stress management. The award was given to the Police Firearms Officers Association (PFOA), indicating opportunities for similar organisations, such as SMEs, to support specialised police roles and earn recognition within public authority projects. Businesses focusing on wellness services for high-stress professions may find future opportunities in such government procurement initiatives, especially under exemptions allowing direct procurement for specific needs without competition.

## Notice

A specialised welfare offer for firearms officers dealing with trauma, stress, post-incident effects and related issues. 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/015043-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,750 |

## 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 | POLICE FIREARMS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (PFOA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015043-2026
  19th 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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