---
title: "System integration and support and maintenance of data storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e336"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# System integration and support and maintenance of data storage

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e336

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074730-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUESTAR SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074730-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074730-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluestar-software.co.uk
- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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