Scope
Reference
A1066
Description
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services, A1066.
The contract will provide a managed service for Perimeter Security services across boundary systems particularly firewalls.
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It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year.
GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.
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.
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, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police.
Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1066 IT Perimeter Security Services Managed Services.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main 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)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark Rawlinson
Telephone: 01618561140
Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government