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STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has completed the procurement process for a software solution through the direct award method. This contract, titled "STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership," focuses on IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. The contract, which is valued at £29,000, will take place from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the United Kingdom. The award for this tender was made on 30th March 2025, with Social Value Portal Ltd being the chosen supplier. The primary category for this procurement is services, and it falls under the CPV classification 72000000. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, and the contract period is set to commence shortly.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with the capability to provide software solutions that manage and measure social value. It is tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies that can offer innovative software solutions to enhance public sector value delivery may find this contract beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. Such opportunities can lead to increased market presence and provide a pathway for further contracts within local government sectors. The direct procurement method utilised here suggests a need for targeted expertise and efficient service delivery, narrowing competition to those with a proven track record in the specified services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership

Notice Description

A software solution for the measurement, management and reporting of Social Value unlocked and delivered by the STAR authorities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eeefbcd-f450-41d6-9567-08eda36cffb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca61f93-a47c-4c1d-aab7-dfd0c97150d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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