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Provision of Looked After Call Software

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 12:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Looked After Call Software," a system designed to monitor the school attendance and attainment of the council's Cared For Children. The project falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a specific focus on goods. Situated in Manchester, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, signifying its completion on 29th July 2025. The contract, valued at £33,345 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude by 31st August 2026. The primary supplier for this contract is IRIS Software Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale software companies, especially those specialising in educational or monitoring systems tailored for the public sector. Businesses interested in such contracts may find pathways to expand their portfolio in providing digital solutions to local governments focusing on children’s services. Companies with experience in delivering software packages and information systems across the UK, particularly in regions like Manchester, will be well-positioned to leverage similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Looked After Call Software

Notice Description

'Looked After Call' - a monitoring service for the collection of school attendance and attainment data for Salford City Council's Cared For Children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05680e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
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

IRIS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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