Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Archive Data Repository." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is specifically related to database-management systems and computer audit consultancy services. The project aims to establish a cloud-based corporate data archive repository for managing and storing data from various legacy systems. The key location for this procurement is within the UKD33 region. As part of its preliminary market engagement, potential suppliers are required to register and participate via an online portal, with a deadline for the submission of completed questionnaires set for 11am on 12th June 2025. The anticipated contract period will run from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based data solutions and services, particularly those skilled in data migration, database management, and consultancy. Firms capable of providing a professional data archive repository setup, maintenance, and related professional services would find this an attractive prospect for business expansion. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen to expand their footprint in the public sector are well-positioned to leverage the opportunity to collaborate with Manchester City Council, a prominent sub-central government public authority, to drive innovation and secure a stake in future municipal technology endeavours.

Planning

Archive Data Repository

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th June 2025 10:35:34 AM

Planning Deadline

12th June 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Participants of the preliminary market engagement exercise will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, participants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this exercise Manchester City Council intends to procure a cloud-based, corporate data archive repository into which data from a variety of legacy systems (and both structured and unstructured datasets) will be transferred, stored and managed in line with relevant retention policies. The Council intends to procure a) a data archive repository solution (including the setup, licensing, support and maintenance services) and b) a professional services partner to lead the migration of datasets to the solution. Suppliers can choose to engage with the Council in relation to either or both procurements. For descriptions of each procurement, and the requirements that relate to each procurement, please see 'Data Repository Brief' and 'Archive Data Repository Requirements - Market Testing.xlsx' worksheet. on the E-Procurement platform, Chest.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052c39

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@manchester.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Town Hall Extension

Manchester

M60 2LA

United Kingdom

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Archive Data Repository

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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