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Relocation of server and hardware

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 Nov 2025 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Relocation of server and hardware" was administrated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the benefit of the Greater Manchester Police. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, and covers services within regions UKD3 and UKD7 in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Bluestar Software Limited as of 8th September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, in accordance with GMP Contract Standing Orders. The contract is valued at £23,480 net (£28,176 gross) and is set to end on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs engaged in IT services, offering a platform for sustained business growth through governmental collaborations. Companies proficient in managing server relocations and hardware data storage would be particularly well-suited to similar tender opportunities. Such contracts allow businesses to enhance their portfolios by aligning with governmental projects, leveraging the prestige and reliability associated with public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Relocation of server and hardware

Notice Description

Relocation of server and hardware for data storage. 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-05e651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076036-2025
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
£23,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 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 Mar 2026 6-12 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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