Scope
Reference
A1232
Description
File management system used to manage cases raised by GMP's professional standards function.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £212,000 excluding VAT
- £254,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The supplier has intellectual property rights of the software and service that only this supplier can supply the services required. There are no reasonable alternatives to this requirement.
Supplier
FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02258880
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTX-3738-TTQG
C/O Ppk Accountants Limited Sandhurst House
Sandhurst
GU47 0QA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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