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Salford 100 Centenary Website

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, awarded a contract for the creation of the "Salford 100 Centenary Website" to Carbon Creative. The project, centred in Manchester, focuses on the services industry, aiming to design a versatile website to celebrate Salford's city centenary in 2026. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract officially signed on 6th October 2025, and active from this date until 6th October 2026. The procurement utilised a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, with the contract valued at £35,000 net (£42,000 gross).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, as the project involves substantial creative and digital development components. Companies with expertise in developing strong visual identities and strategic digital platforms would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on developing tailored communication tools might also find this opportunity attractive, considering the project's goal to boost civic pride and community engagement through strategic branding initiatives.

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Notice Title

Salford 100 Centenary Website

Notice Description

The goal of this project is to commission a bold, meaningful, and versatile visual identity that will serve as the official emblem of Salford's city centenary in 2026. A standalone Centenary website will be commissioned to support marketing and communication activity for all centenary initiatives. This is not only a celebration of Salford's past - it is a strategic platform to reimagine its identity, galvanise civic pride, and engage stakeholders in shaping the next chapter of the city's story.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 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

CARBON CREATIVE

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