UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 02/09/2024

External Reference: 2024-534269

FTS Reference: 2024-024050

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
GB 183 0464 15
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
UK
Contact person: Ali Cordrey
Telephone: +44 1618561333
E-mail: Ali.Cordrey@gmp.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.gmp.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84282&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Ingestion, cleansing, integration and analysis of digital data for policing purposes
Reference number:  A1115
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72212000  -  Programming services of application software
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Police, seeks to appoint a software developer to provide a solution that can support GMP’s intelligence directorate with the ingestion, cleansing, integration and analysis of digital data for policing purposes.
Prior to any procurement process, GMP will undertake a period of market engagement. Interested parties are invited to complete a short questionnaire which will allow GMP to better understand the current market and assist the Force in the development of the final specification and most appropriate route to market.
Potential providers should register their interest via the Bluelight system (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK) then download and complete a copy of the questionnaire before returning it also via the Bluelight system.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48810000  -  Information systems
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
48983000  -  Development software package
72212000  -  Programming services of application software
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester
Main site or place of performance:  
Manchester, M11 2NS
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The solution sought by GMP must be able to:
● Support the analysis of large volumes of data in various formats (structured and unstructured) stored in different databases, some of which must be accessed independently.
● Support the complete analytical process in a single system that minimises the need to create spreadsheets or copies of information that is already captured in police systems.
● (Semi) automate the analytical process by introducing tools that support analysts in efficiently processing and interpreting data.
● Support the identification of individuals, groups, high risk events and locations, as well as new trends, crimes series and themes, and be able to a risk assessment process that can help to ‘surface’ high-risk individuals and groups, as well as categorising (by risk) the full population of known offenders and victims.
● Be able to work across multiple themes or business areas and identify cumulative risk.
● Match the accuracy of a human worker thereby freeing up staff and/or officer time to focus on activities that require more advanced human intervention.
The Authority is looking to appoint a supplier with an existing viable software offer, though GMP is willing to work with the successful supplier to further develop and refine the proposed solution.
II.2.14)

Additional information

This is a Prior Information Notice. Tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. The procurement is expected to start in October 2024. The full specification will be made available at that point. All information in this PIN, including the total contract value, may be revised prior to the issue of the Contract Notice, based on information gathered during the market engagement phase.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/10/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

The procurement will use the Bluelight e-tendering system (www.bluelight.gov.uk). Interested parties, including small or medium-sized enterprises, social enterprises, voluntary or community organisations, should ensure they are registered on Bluelight with up-to-date contact details.