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title: "Support and maintenance of Strategic Data Store (SDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Support and maintenance of Strategic Data Store (SDS)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657bb

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, completed a contracting process to ensure continued service provision through the support and maintenance of the Strategic Data Store (SDS). Awarded on 5th November 2025, the one-month contract with an option to extend for another month was executed under a direct procurement method below the threshold, indicating it was awarded without competition via an exemption process. Situated in Manchester, United Kingdom, the contract falls under the services category in the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract was signed at the beginning of November 2025 and ran until the end of December 2025.

This tender offers potential business opportunities primarily for those specialising in IT services, especially consulting and software development. Large-scale companies like Bluestar Software Limited, based in Reading, have already taken advantage of this contract, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in handling IT service projects might find prospects in such government-supported initiatives. Although the opportunity has been completed, it illustrates the potential for growth and collaboration in public sector IT projects, especially for firms capable of providing strategic support and maintenance services. Businesses that can swiftly align with government framework agreements or exemption processes might find strategic paths to secure similar contracts in future engagements with the Greater Manchester authorities.

## Notice

1 month support and maintenance of SDS with the option to extend for another 1 month, to ensure continued service provision whilst a long term contract is finalised using CCS VAS RM6259 framework. 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. 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/015069-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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

- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015069-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015069-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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