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17 Jun 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for an Oracle Reporting Tool, specifically "Wands for Oracle (Excel4Apps)," under the procurement method "direct," awarded without competition as per GMP's exemption process. This service-based contract, valued at £133,397 with a gross amount of £160,077, was signed on 23rd March 2026, with performance starting from 30th April 2026 and ending on 29th April 2029. The contract is specifically catered for Greater Manchester Police, supporting the operations in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The tender falls under the IT services category including consulting, software development, Internet, and support and was conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, especially for those experienced in reporting tools related to financial systems like Oracle. Given the direct award to INSIGHTSOFTWARE UK LTD, large businesses with capabilities to deliver specialised software solutions efficiently and meet detailed compliance requirements would have been well-positioned to compete had it been open to broader competition. Such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in tailored IT solutions for government authorities, thereby facilitating further business growth and credibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Oracle Reporting Tool

Notice Description

Wands for Oracle (Excel4Apps) - A reporting tool used on the Oracle Financial system. 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. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057005-2026
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
Large

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
£133,397 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INSIGHTSOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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