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GMCA 1716 - Oracle Database Support and Monitoring

Awarded to Database Service Provider Global Limited

Greater Manchester Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 27 January 2026

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Overview

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract worth £45,182 to Database Service Provider Global Limited for Oracle Database support and monitoring services for the Firefighter Pension System (Altair) used by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. The semi-managed service arrangement allows GMCA to host the on-premise Oracle database infrastructure while DSP provides monitoring and technical support, addressing GMCA's lack of Oracle expertise as a Microsoft-focused organisation.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
27 January 2026
Classification (CPV)
Software programming and consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£45,182
Award date
1 January 2026
Contract period
1 January 2026 → 31 December 2028
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • Database Service Provider Global Limited

This contract ends on 31 December 2028.

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About the winner

Database Service Provider Global Limited

Based in
One Bartholomew Close

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Market context

Typical award in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

£132,000

Median of 13,238 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 66% below the median.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the last 12 months

179

contracts awarded, worth £47,927,104 in total

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  1. Contract

    27 January 2026

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