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title: "Digital Forensics Review solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cf0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Digital Forensics Review solutions

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cf0

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for Digital Forensics Review solutions to aid Greater Manchester Police in crime investigation. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with the Authority engaging in preliminary market engagement to better understand available solutions and refine specifications. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their input by completing a questionnaire due by 12 May 2026. This tender, classified under software package and information systems and IT services, aims to deliver solutions within the United Kingdom by utilising a services procurement method. The prospective contract, which is valued at up to £1.8 million, is scheduled to begin on 1 January 2027 and may extend until 31 December 2033.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics solutions, software development, or IT consulting and support. Companies that are able to offer innovative and efficient software solutions to support police investigations will find this tender particularly promising for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is suitable for them. In an emerging and highly technology-focused field, this engagement can help businesses establish a robust partnership with public authorities and potentially expand their market presence. Businesses enriching the initial market engagement will significantly influence the final tender specifications, thereby fostering a conducive environment for tailored and competitive bidding.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Police, would like to hear from suppliers willing to share information about possible Digital Forensics Review solutions for use by police officers in the investigation of crime.

### Planning Information

Prior to any procurement process, GMP is undertaking a period of preliminary market engagement.
Interested parties are invited to complete a short questionnaire which will allow GMP to better understand the current market, assist the Force in the development of the final specification and identify the most appropriate route to market.
It should be noted that tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. 
The full specification will be made available at the start of any subsequent procurement process.
Following a review of questionnaire responses, GMP may invite one or more suppliers to discuss their offering in more detail.
To register an interest in this preliminary market engagement process and to receive a copy of the questionnaire, please email procurement@gmp.police.uk. Please quote the reference 'A1317' on all correspondence.
Clarifications may also be sought using the same address.
To ensure transparency rules are adhered to, no correspondence should be entered into with any GMP employee or contractor about this requirement, other than as stated above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038648-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## 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

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038648-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038648-2026
  28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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