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title: "Software for Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme"
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# Software for Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c17fc2f-17ec-4a06-95ab-6701bc1af9a3

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for software to support its Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme. The project involved a direct award to HubSpot for CRM Marketing Pro software, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The software will be used across ten local authorities in GMCA to manage fostering enquiries and support potential foster carers through the recruitment process. The total contract value is £35,873.54, and the project will run from 27 March 2025 to 26 March 2026. The procurement was in the award stage as of 5 March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 1 January 2025. The delivery location is the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in customer relationship management (CRM) software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities, as they have been marked suitable for such entities. The direct award procurement method suggests a streamlined process, beneficial for businesses looking to establish strong working relationships with government authorities such as the GMCA. Companies providing innovative software solutions can benefit from increased visibility and potential future collaboration with other local authorities within the region.

## Notice

HubSpot CRM Marketing Pro software is used to store, process, monitor and manage enquiries about fostering from the 10 GM Local Authorities. The CRM System has workflows built into the design and functionality to enable the details of any prospective foster carer to progress through different stages of the fostering recruitment journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c918d40-b5ef-4f62-b992-4ffe0eff56d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,873 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,873 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUBSPOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c918d40-b5ef-4f62-b992-4ffe0eff56d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c918d40-b5ef-4f62-b992-4ffe0eff56d2
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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