Scope
Reference
A1220
Description
Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("The Authority"), as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police ("GMP") is seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, single service provider for the provision of a Replacement Forensics Case Management System.
GMP currently use two standalone Case Management Systems (CMS) to manage forensic workloads for Digital Forensics and Physical Forensics, respectively. The replacement solution should be an integrated system for the management of all aspects of the forensic case management process.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £5,875,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 11 May 2030
- Possible extension to 31 May 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years (2 years plus 1 year)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price 30% Quality 70% |
Price |
Weighting description
Price 30% Quality 70%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Email: christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government