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Salford College - JISC SOC Software

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by Salford City College, involves the direct award of the JISC SOC software, catering to the urgent requirement of security software packages. The contracting authority, Salford City College, located in Worsley, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process using a "Below threshold - without competition" method due to the time-sensitive nature of the requirement. The contract is active from 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 19th April 2029, with a gross value of £235,864.80. The procurement stage is complete, focusing on goods within the software industry category. Jisc Services Ltd, situated in Bristol, has been identified as the supplier for this process.

This contract provides meaningful opportunities for entities specialising in software services and security solutions to engage with public institutions, potentially expanding their portfolio and reaching key clients in the educational sector. Companies with expertise in delivering advanced security software packages are well-positioned to meet the ongoing needs of educational bodies like Salford City College and similar institutions across the UK. Such collaborations can lead to further business growth through enhanced reputation and expanded connections in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Salford College - JISC SOC Software

Notice Description

Salford College require the JISC SOC software and wish to direct award for this project due to the urgency of the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035904-2026
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

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,554 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 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 COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORSLEY
Postcode
M28 7QD
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
Walkden South
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

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