Scope
Reference
A1167
Description
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis (A1167).
The contract covers the outsourcing of the forensic analysis of digital devices and also cell site analysis.
The current contracts (a number of suppliers are used) are call off contracts using a framework managed by the National Crime Agency (NCA). It is anticipated that the NCA will retender this framework with GMP as a named organisation able to call-off from the awarded framework.
It is currently expected that GMP will complete call-off contracts in accordance with the framework guidance.
It should be noted that any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. Suppliers should not assume that this will be the platform for any tender conducted by NCA.
For general information, a new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence.
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, any call-off contracts will be managed by the Greater Manchester Police.
Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1167 Outsourcing of Digital Forensics Analysis in the header.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75242100 - Public-order services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah Clapperton
Telephone: 01618561140
Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
National Crime Agency
Summary of their role in this procurement: Lead authority for a framework for the services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXND-4441-TZHH
PO Box 58362
London
NW1W 9LF
United Kingdom
Email: carl.logan@nca.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London