Decision details

GMP DN - A0944 Tactical Communications and Hearing Protection

Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire, GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Procurement legislation requires GMP to tender for these goods and services. The recommended route provides the most effective route to market.

Decision:

Approval is given to tender for the supply of Tactical Communications and Hearing Protection using an open tender procedure. The contract will be for 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years. The likely value for GMP of 10 years spend would be circa £538k.

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.
Use a framework - rejected as there are none available.

Publication date: 08/03/2023

Date of decision: 03/03/2023