National Framework For The Provision And Monitoring Of Temporary Alarms

The Framework is being established for a 2 year period, with the option to extend up to a further 2 years, on an annual basis.

Greater Manchester Police are seeking expressions of interest from companies able to provide a complete service in respect of temporary alarm systems, for the protection of vulnerable witnesses. The alarms are to be installed as a short term measure for recent victims of crime, premises that have been identified as having a temporary high risk, victims of domestic violence, in witness protection programs, and other circumstances as requested. The alarms are to be wire free (in rare cases hardwire). Accessories include passive infrared indicators and personal attack pendants.

There is an increasing trend and requirement for GSM systems. Companies will be expected to provide a complete service of supply, installation, monitoring, maintenance and removal of temporary alarm systems. Companies offering part services only will not be considered. The service will be required on a 24 hour, 365 (366) days per year basis.

The contract will take the form of a framework agreement with a single service provider being appointed.

Collaborative Partners This competitive procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement for use by multiple separate contracting authorities.

Other forces In the United Kingdom there are 45 regional police forces and 4 national special police forces under the jurisdiction of the Home Office, as detailed on the government's Crime and Policing website - http://www.police.uk/forces.

Greater Manchester Police forms part of the North West region of police forces, along with Cheshire Constabulary, Cumbria Constabulary, Lancashire Constabulary, Merseyside Police and North Wales Police.

The Authority is conducting this procurement exercise with the intention that this framework agreement will be open for use by all police forces in the UK.

The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA)

AGMA is a partnership between Local Authorities and other public sector bodies within the Greater Manchester Area. AGMA also includes a number of associate members from the surrounding areas.

The Authority is conducting this procurement exercise with the intention that this framework agreement will be open for use by all AGMA members, associate members and the associated bodies linked to these Authorities of AGMA.

The current members of AGMA are:

Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.

The Associate Members of AGMA are:

Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council plus Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority