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GSA Communications Data Acquisition Solution in AWS Cloud (CycComms)

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Tameside One, Ashton under Lyne, UKD35, OL60GS, United Kingdom

Contact Name: PHILIP STEPHENS

Contact Email: philip.stephens@star-procurement.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
118203.32 GBP
Published
11 Mar 2026, 09:26
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Geoff Smith Associated Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NAFN requires a new contractual arrangement for the continued provision of the CycComms Workflow System, developed and supported by GSA Ltd. CycComms is the national standard communications data acquisition platform, used to handle over 60% of all communications data requests in the UK. It is fully compliant with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, supports Automated Acquisition (AA) standards, and integrates directly with Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO). The system provides secure, real-time acquisition and end-to-end audit functionality.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: G Cloud 14 Direct Award - 2+1 Contract Period Commences 05/09/2025 - 04/09/2027 - Option to extend for a further year

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option to extend for a further year

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