Ambient Listening Technology

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  "date": "2026-07-31T10:38:16+01:00",
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    "description": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Police, would like to hear from Suppliers willing to share information about possible options for an Ambient Listening Technology Solution, with general AI-enabled ambient recording and scribing capabilities to support the Force Critical Incident Manager (FCIM) during major incidents or other instances where the technology may be required.",
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        "locality": "Manchester",
        "postalCode": "M1 6EU",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "56 Oxford Street"
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-31T10:38:16+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2026-08-21T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Prior to any procurement process, GMP is undertaking a period of market engagement. \nInterested parties are invited to complete the short questionnaire included in this document, 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.\nExpressions of interest, and requests to complete the questionnaire can be made by contacting Chris Garner via email at christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk.\nClarifications may also be sought via the same address.\nPlease quote reference A1338 on all correspondence.\nIt should be noted that tender documents have not yet been issued for this contract. The full specification will be made available at that start of any formal procurement process."
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