---
title: "GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud (CycComms)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud (CycComms)

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666ee

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for IT services relating to the GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud, known as CycComms. The project entails establishing a new contractual arrangement for the continued provision of the CycComms Workflow System, which is pivotal in managing communications data requests across the UK. The procurement falls under the services category in the IT industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. Although initially planned within lot 1, the contract was directly awarded without the publication of a call for competition through the G Cloud 14 framework, spanning from 5th September 2025 to 4th September 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This engagement was finalised on 11th March 2026, and the CycComms platform, compliant with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, will continue its operations primarily in Tameside, UK.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly consulting and software development. Geoff Smith Associated Ltd was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting potential openings for large-scale IT firms capable of providing secure, real-time data acquisition systems. The direct award method signifies strategic partnerships and encourages those able to provide niche services within the communications data acquisition domain. Such businesses should aim to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions, ensure compliance with established regulations, and foster integration capabilities with major communication service providers and governmental oversight bodies.

## Notice

NAFN requires a new contractual arrangement for the continued provision of the CycComms Workflow System, developed and supported by GSA Ltd. CycComms is the national standard communications data acquisition platform, used to handle over 60% of all communications data requests in the UK. It is fully compliant with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, supports Automated Acquisition (AA) standards, and integrates directly with Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO). The system provides secure, real-time acquisition and end-to-end audit functionality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

G Cloud 14 Direct Award - 2+1 Contract Period Commences 05/09/2025 - 04/09/2027 - Option to extend for a further year

Options: Option to extend for a further year

### Procurement Information

Direct Award through the G Cloud 14 - Specialist Provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021626-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,203 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021626-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://tameside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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