---
title: "GMCA 1716 - Oracle Database Support and Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# GMCA 1716 - Oracle Database Support and Monitoring

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f25

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1716 - Oracle Database Support and Monitoring." This process is categorised under software programming and consultancy services, specifically for maintaining the Firefighter Pension System used by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Located in Manchester, UK, the contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition as it fell below the threshold, resulting in Database Service Provider Global Limited being awarded the contract on 1st January 2026. The total value of the contract is £45,182, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering database support and monitoring solutions. As the procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, it implies potential for SMEs to provide niche expertise that larger entities might not focus on. Companies with proficiency in Oracle systems or those looking to expand into public sector contracts may find similar opportunities through close monitoring of sub-central government contracts, particularly in the technology infrastructure space.

## Notice

The Firefighter Pension System (Altair) which is used by GMFRS utilises an Oracle database and on-premise infrastructure. GMCA is a Microsoft house and does not have any Oracle skills hence a third-party contract is required to monitor and support the database. DSP provide GMCA with a semi-managed service allowing GMCA to host and DSP to monitor and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006895-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,182 |

## 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 | DATABASE SERVICE PROVIDER GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006895-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006895-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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