Award

Better Youth Service IT Equipment

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Salford City Council, involves the provision of IT equipment for the Better Youth Service initiative at six centres across Salford. The tender, titled "Better Youth Service IT Equipment," encompasses the supply of VR headsets and iPads. The contract has been awarded as of February 18, 2026, under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies." The procurement followed a limited method, specifically designed for below-threshold limited competition, reflecting the sub-central government operation requirements. The award was active from December 1, 2025, with a final delivery deadline on March 31, 2026. The gross contract value totals £49,124.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the tech industry, particularly for suppliers of computer equipment and digital solutions tailored to youth services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurements are those focusing on innovative technology solutions, even those operating on a smaller scale considering the procurement method's scope. Companies adept at providing high-quality, cost-effective IT equipment and solutions that enrich educational youth programmes can have the opportunity to partner with civic organisations like Salford City Council. With the awarded supplier being CURRYS GROUP LIMITED, interested entrants should be prepared to meet high standards and deliver innovative products to support community-focused governmental services.

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Notice Title

Better Youth Service IT Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of VR Headsets, and iPads for 6 centres across Salford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

CURRYS GROUP

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