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Core+Software

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Core+Software," initiated by Salford City Council in Salford, England, involves the acquisition of software packages and information systems. This contract, valued at £73,788.25, is part of a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 18 December 2025 and concluded by 17 December 2025. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, providing a substantial timeline for implementation and delivery focused on goods within the software industry category.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find significant opportunities for growth through engagement in similar procurement processes, as they are deemed suitable participants in the framework. Although this specific tender was awarded to access UK, large-scale enterprises may also benefit from awareness and competition in future opportunities provided by Salford City Council and similar governing bodies. Businesses specialising in IT and software solutions, particularly those focusing on information systems, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enhancing their portfolio and expanding market presence where public sector demand for these technologies is strong.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core+Software

Notice Description

Core+ software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d98d89-1231-4e37-9484-579ec2b56901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f26312-8b46-4a8c-b525-8d36e8f67b02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,788 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Spencer
Contact Email
lauren.spencer@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0161 686 6248

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 5AW
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
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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