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Support and maintenance of Strategic Data Store (SDS)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk

Contact Telephone: +441618561140

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
27000.0 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 09:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2025, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Bluestar Software Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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