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Support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involves the support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store, contracted specifically for Greater Manchester Police. This process falls under the industry category of IT services, which encompasses consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Conducted through a direct procurement method and identified as below threshold without competition, the procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 8th September 2025. The contract spans from 8th September to 31st October 2025, with services being delivered around the Greater Manchester area, UKD3 region. The gross value of the contract is £32,400, with a net amount of £27,000 in GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses providing IT services. Firms specialising in software development, IT consulting, and support services would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Given that the contract was awarded without competition, businesses looking to establish strong relationships with public sector entities such as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority could monitor and engage in similar procurement opportunities. The successful supplier, BLUESTAR SOFTWARE LIMITED, exemplifies an ideal candidate, likely owing to its SME status and capabilities in the IT services sector, indicating potential criteria for future candidates seeking similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store

Notice Description

Support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store 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-05e568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075634-2025
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
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 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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