Scope
Description
Wigan Council is committed to creating safer, more resilient communities in line with the upcoming Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
This legislation will require qualifying venues and public spaces to implement proportionate security measures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure staff are trained to respond effectively to potential threats.
To support this, we are seeking a digital solution that can offer real-time communication and alerting capabilities.
This pre-market engagement exercise aligns with our Progress with Unity strategy, a borough-wide movement to:
- Create fair opportunities for all residents and businesses
- Help towns and neighbourhoods flourish through safety, inclusion, and resilience
We invite providers of innovative, user-friendly, and scalable digital platforms to express interest in helping us meet the requirements of Martyn's Law while advancing our mission to build a safer, more connected Wigan.
Organisations expressing an interest will be required to satisfy a basic key requirement prior to being invited to present their proposals. This engagement is part of Wigan Council's market testing activity and will inform the development of future procurement requirements.
The revised date scheduled for the demonstration will be held on Friday 5th September 2025.
To express interest or request details of the basic key requirements, please contact Steve Baldwin (Steve.Baldwin@wigan.gov.uk)
Together, let's protect our communities and lead the way in public safety innovation.
Total value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 August 2025
Engagement process description
Wigan Council are seeking expressions of interest for a digital solution that cab offer real time-communication and alerting capabilities.
Organisations expressing an interest will be required to satisfy some basic key requirements prior to being invited to present their proposals. This engagement is part of Wigan Council's market testing activity and will inform the development of future procurement requirements.
The revised date scheduled for the demonstration will be held on Friday 5th September 2025.
To register your interest or request the key requirements, please contact Steve Baldwin (Steve.Baldwin@wigan.gov.uk) for more information.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 October 2025
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Craig Arrowsmith
Telephone: +447840730058
Email: craig.arrowsmith@wigan.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government