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title: "Relocation of server and hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e651"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-21"
---

# Relocation of server and hardware

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e651

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076036-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,480 |

## 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

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076036-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076036-2025
  21st 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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