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Data Infrastructure Support

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for "Data Infrastructure Support" within the software consultancy services category. The procurement, classified under the services industry, was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender, which was located in Sheffield, resulted in an active contract with a value of £199,933 awarded to GCI Networks Solutions Limited. The contract, signed on 22nd April 2025, is linked to the regional authority's strategic initiatives in the UKE3 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality data infrastructure support services. Large enterprises, such as GCI Networks Solutions Limited, which was awarded this contract, are ideally positioned to navigate frameworks like the GCloud and secure direct awards through limited procurement processes. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the government sector are encouraged to consider opportunities to engage with regional authority projects in software and data infrastructure support.

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Notice Title

Data Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Data Infrastructure Support Services

Procurement Information

Direct award via GCloud 14 framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,933 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Donna Fowler
Contact Email
donna.fowler@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142203362-3362

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORKS SOLUTIONS

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