Scope
Reference
A1257
Description
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Police, is looking to procure a solution for the delivery of E Discovery Services for a large scale, and live, fraud investigation.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72510000 - Computer-related management services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 January 2026
Engagement process description
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 'A1257' 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government