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System integration and support and maintenance of data storage

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2025 at 12:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract to BLUESTAR SOFTWARE LIMITED for system integration, support, and maintenance of data storage for Greater Manchester Police. The project, titled "System integration and support and maintenance of data storage," falls under the IT services industry category and is specifically focused on consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract was awarded via the direct procurement method, using GMP's exemption process for below-threshold procurements, and was signed on 25th May 2025. The contract covers a period from 25th May 2025 to 31st August 2025, with a total gross value of £50,520 and is located within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT services such as system integration, software support, and data management solutions, to engage with public sector projects. Companies with expertise in creating efficient, integrated data platforms are well-suited to bid on similar future opportunities. By engaging in these tenders, businesses can establish strategic relationships with public authorities, expand their portfolio in government projects, and enhance their visibility in the sector, thus contributing to their growth and development in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

System integration and support and maintenance of data storage

Notice Description

Development of a design for the Integration between the new Records Management System and data storage. Support & Maintenance for the data storage platform. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074730-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESTAR SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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