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ICT207 Silktide Accessibility Tool

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council focused on acquiring the Silktide Accessibility Tool under the project "ICT207 Silktide Accessibility Tool". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The process completed an award stage on 2nd October 2025, with a contract period set from 13th October 2025 to 13th October 2028. The council, located at Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, UK, executed a direct procurement method categorised as below threshold without competition.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in software and information systems to expand their market presence. Particularly suited are small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in accessibility solutions within the UK public sector. The primary supplier, Silktide Limited, an SME based in Derby, represents a model for similar-sized enterprises aiming to secure contracts with local government bodies like Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

ICT207 Silktide Accessibility Tool

Notice Description

Procurement of Silktide accessibility tool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,032 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILKTIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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