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CA17559 - Salford College - Cloud Strike Software

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City College has completed a procurement process for Cloud Strike Software, under a contract titled 'CA17559 - Salford College - Cloud Strike Software'. This direct award falls within the security software package industry category. The winning supplier is Softcat PLC, based in Marlow. The procurement was initiated to fulfil software needs at Salford City College, and the contract takes effect from 13th April 2026 until 12th April 2029. The procurement stage was the award, and relevant locations include the United Kingdom and a broader international scope such as the British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software, especially those targeting educational institutions. With a contract value of £138,000, it offers substantial room for business growth. Although the contract was awarded through a direct method, future opportunities may arise in similar sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aligned with the needs of educational bodies like Salford City College. Companies should remain attentive to such procurement processes as they can lead to long-term partnerships and business expansion in the tech education domain.

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Notice Title

CA17559 - Salford College - Cloud Strike Software

Notice Description

Salford College are requiring Cloud Strike Software before they proceed with another required piece of software. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17559. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17559 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfc17bdc-b331-469a-a6b0-93bce5bdc31d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9292edea-2847-46ed-af0a-1410a96b5f01
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
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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