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CA17641 - Salford College - JISC SOC Software

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question concerns Salford City College's acquisition of the JISC SOC security software, classified under CPV code 48730000. The process reached the award stage, with Jisc Services Ltd named as the supplier. This direct award method reflects the urgency of the requirement. Salford City College, located in England, is the buying organisation, and this process was completed with a contract period spanning from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2029. The end date for the tender period was 19th April 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete.

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Notice Title

CA17641 - Salford College - JISC SOC Software

Notice Description

Salford College require the JISC SOC software and wish to direct award for this project due to the urgency of the requirement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17641. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17641 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aedb2132-20f6-45c2-aef6-0ca29c8edb74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d16f3e-e82d-4151-8467-87732899be45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,554 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORSLEY
Postcode
M28 7QD
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Walkden South
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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