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title: "Ambient Listening Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d87a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Ambient Listening Technology

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d87a

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is in the planning stage of procuring an Ambient Listening Technology solution for the Greater Manchester Police. The procurement aims to explore AI-enabled ambient recording and scribing capabilities to support critical incident management. The primary category for this procurement is services, specifically focusing on voice recognition and word-processing software development. Located in Manchester, the procurement process is currently in market engagement, with interested parties invited to express interest and complete a questionnaire by 21st August 2026. The contracting period for the project is set from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, with potential renewals extending until 2030.

This tender provides businesses an opportunity to contribute to public safety innovations through AI technology. Companies specializing in software development, particularly those experienced in voice recognition and interactive voice response systems, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement is ideally positioned for SMEs with a focus on offering cutting-edge technology solutions that assist in critical incident management. With the contract spanning nearly two years and potential extensions, there is significant scope for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with the GMCA, enhancing both market presence and technological impact in the public sector.

## 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 options for an Ambient Listening Technology Solution, with general AI-enabled ambient recording and scribing capabilities to support the Force Critical Incident Manager (FCIM) during major incidents or other instances where the technology may be required.

### Planning Information

Prior to any procurement process, GMP is undertaking a period of market engagement. 
Interested parties are invited to complete the short questionnaire included in this document, which will allow GMP to better understand the current market and assist the Force in the development of the final specification and most appropriate route to market.
Expressions of interest, and requests to complete the questionnaire can be made by contacting Chris Garner via email at christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk.
Clarifications may also be sought via the same address.
Please quote reference A1338 on all correspondence.
It should be noted that tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. The full specification will be made available at that start of any formal procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072571-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package
- 48317000 - Word-processing software package
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services
- 72212512 - Interactive voice response software development services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072571-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072571-2026
  31st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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