Tender

Salford College, ITT Tiils

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City College is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process entitled "Salford College, ITT Tills" aimed at upgrading their point of sale (POS) till system and online payment solution. The project falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on point of sale software packages, and is located in the United Kingdom. This open competition procurement method is below the financial threshold and has several critical dates: the enquiry period ends on 22nd May 2026, the tender period ends on 5th June 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd August 2026. Interested parties must access the opportunity through MultiQuote's platform, with electronic submissions allowed. The maximum value of the contract is £90,000 gross, and includes provisions for possible extensions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in POS systems and online payment solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality solutions at competitive prices are well-suited to this procurement, given the award criteria weighting of 60% on quality and 40% on price. Additionally, the procurement process embraces inclusivity by being favourable to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning this contract can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution like Salford City College, facilitating further opportunities for growth in the educational sector and beyond. The contract, spanning up to 2029 with potential renewals, provides a stable and long-term engagement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Salford College, ITT Tiils

Notice Description

The College require the upgrade of the current POS till system and online payment solution to comprehensively cover the requirements detailed below. The current systems are circa 10 years old.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043080-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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