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title: "Strategic Data Store Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dab743b-b959-47bb-893b-8afdc5d3d628"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Strategic Data Store Support & Maintenance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dab743b-b959-47bb-893b-8afdc5d3d628

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Strategic Data Store Support & Maintenance" contract was conducted by Greater Manchester Police. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Located in Manchester, England, the procurement stage currently reflected is the award stage, with the contract award date published on 27 January 2026. The tender proceeded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6259 and was classified under Lot 5 for Vertical Application Solutions. The contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2032, with a total value of £1,900,000.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, emphasising sectors such as software maintenance and support, especially for those familiar with the SDS/Corvus System. Given the selective procurement method and the framework nature of the contract, businesses already positioned within such frameworks, or small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. Partnering with large suppliers, like the awarded Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, could also be beneficial to leverage their existing experience and enhance growth potential within public sector supply chains.

## Notice

Contract for the support and maintenance of SDS/Corvus System. Call off from the CCS framework RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions Lot 5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d856b7a2-e9c3-4814-99f0-7c40c6646c99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M40 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Harpurhey |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d856b7a2-e9c3-4814-99f0-7c40c6646c99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d856b7a2-e9c3-4814-99f0-7c40c6646c99
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk

## Provenance

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