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Software for Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for software to support its Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme. The project involved a direct award to HubSpot for CRM Marketing Pro software, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The software will be used across ten local authorities in GMCA to manage fostering enquiries and support potential foster carers through the recruitment process. The total contract value is £35,873.54, and the project will run from 27 March 2025 to 26 March 2026. The procurement was in the award stage as of 5 March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 1 January 2025. The delivery location is the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in customer relationship management (CRM) software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities, as they have been marked suitable for such entities. The direct award procurement method suggests a streamlined process, beneficial for businesses looking to establish strong working relationships with government authorities such as the GMCA. Companies providing innovative software solutions can benefit from increased visibility and potential future collaboration with other local authorities within the region.

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Notice Title

Software for Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

Notice Description

HubSpot CRM Marketing Pro software is used to store, process, monitor and manage enquiries about fostering from the 10 GM Local Authorities. The CRM System has workflows built into the design and functionality to enable the details of any prospective foster carer to progress through different stages of the fostering recruitment journey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c17fc2f-17ec-4a06-95ab-6701bc1af9a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c918d40-b5ef-4f62-b992-4ffe0eff56d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£35,873 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUBSPOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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