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Ongoing hosting, support and maintenance of the Salford EHC Hub from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has recently concluded the award process for a contract titled "Ongoing hosting, support and maintenance of the Salford EHC Hub from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025." This contract, focusing on the software package and information systems industry, provides essential services for statutory assessments and planning for children and young people with complex needs in Salford. The procurement process was direct and below threshold without competition, leading to the contract being awarded to IDOX SOFTWARE LTD. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2027, ensuring continuous support and visibility for stakeholders, including parents and young individuals. This award was officially signed on 19th May 2025, with Salford City Council actively facilitating the procurement as a sub-central government public authority.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in education, health, and care sectors. The partnership with Salford City Council allows for engagement with public sector needs and offers scope for influencing and enhancing community-focused technological solutions. IDOX SOFTWARE LTD, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of businesses well-suited for such procurements, highlighting the prospects for firms capable of providing robust technological platforms and efficient support services in line with governmental and community requirements.

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Notice Title

Ongoing hosting, support and maintenance of the Salford EHC Hub from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

Notice Description

Ongoing hosting, support and maintenance of the Salford EHC Hub which provides the platform for delivery of statutory assessments, planning and reviews of children and young people with complex needs in Salford and provides full visibility to parents and young people in line with a full consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058316
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046779-2025
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
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IDOX SOFTWARE

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