---
title: "Support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e568"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-20"
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# Support and maintenance of Corvus - Strategic Data Store

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e568

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075634-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## 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

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075634-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075634-2025
  20th 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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