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title: "STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership"
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# STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eeefbcd-f450-41d6-9567-08eda36cffb0

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## Summary

Trafford Council has completed the procurement process for a software solution through the direct award method. This contract, titled "STAR Procurement - Social Value Portal Membership," focuses on IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. The contract, which is valued at £29,000, will take place from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the United Kingdom. The award for this tender was made on 30th March 2025, with Social Value Portal Ltd being the chosen supplier. The primary category for this procurement is services, and it falls under the CPV classification 72000000. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, and the contract period is set to commence shortly.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with the capability to provide software solutions that manage and measure social value. It is tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies that can offer innovative software solutions to enhance public sector value delivery may find this contract beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. Such opportunities can lead to increased market presence and provide a pathway for further contracts within local government sectors. The direct procurement method utilised here suggests a need for targeted expertise and efficient service delivery, narrowing competition to those with a proven track record in the specified services.

## Notice

A software solution for the measurement, management and reporting of Social Value unlocked and delivered by the STAR authorities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca61f93-a47c-4c1d-aab7-dfd0c97150d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca61f93-a47c-4c1d-aab7-dfd0c97150d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca61f93-a47c-4c1d-aab7-dfd0c97150d5
  7th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

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