---
title: "Better Youth Service VRS Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065430"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Better Youth Service VRS Equipment

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065430

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## Summary

Salford City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Better Youth Service VRS Equipment", aimed at enhancing IT hardware capabilities across six children's centres in Salford. This contract falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, which is suitable for below-threshold procurements. The awarded contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is active until the end of March 2026. The procurement was awarded to the supplier 01 Direct Ltd, located in London, emphasising a streamlined procurement of goods relevant to IT needs in the region.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in computer equipment and IT hardware solutions, particularly those able to deliver innovative VR technologies and related services. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in providing advanced and robust IT solutions are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. By participating in contracts facilitated by organisations like Salford City Council, a company can establish necessary local government connections and broaden its service footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

VR Sets and IT hardware for 6 Childrens centres across Salford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013536-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,514 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 01 DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013536-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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