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Mind of My Own

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, located in Manchester, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Mind of My Own", an initiative designed to amplify the voices of children and young people through an online system. This procurement, categorised under software package and information systems, falls within the goods industry category. Utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold, the process concluded without competition. The resulting contract, awarded to NOVEVA SOFTWARE GROUP LIMITED, a large enterprise based in London, is active from 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2028, with a renewal option for an additional year. Key dates include the contract signing on 27 November 2025, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and those seeking to engage in child welfare initiatives. Companies with expertise in providing digital solutions that encourage genuine self-expression would find this contract within their domain. Salford City Council’s approach to procurement, especially in areas impacting social welfare, offers avenues for innovation and collaboration, enabling companies to contribute effectively to community-focused digital enhancements. Potential competitors might benefit from monitoring similar low-threshold, direct procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Mind of My Own

Notice Description

Mind of My Own is an online system that allows the authentic voice of the child or young person to be heard in their own words via app or online input. It is currently used by colleagues to help monitor and respond to individual need and to ensure that the child or young person's voice is clearly recognised and integrated into plans designed to help them, including statutory meetings and reviews and to also provide a channel for them to raise concerns about their safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083320-2025
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
£51,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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

NOVEVA SOFTWARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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