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title: "Better Youth Service IT Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065786"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Better Youth Service IT Equipment

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065786

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by Salford City Council, involves the provision of IT equipment for the Better Youth Service initiative at six centres across Salford. The tender, titled "Better Youth Service IT Equipment," encompasses the supply of VR headsets and iPads. The contract has been awarded as of February 18, 2026, under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies." The procurement followed a limited method, specifically designed for below-threshold limited competition, reflecting the sub-central government operation requirements. The award was active from December 1, 2025, with a final delivery deadline on March 31, 2026. The gross contract value totals £49,124.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the tech industry, particularly for suppliers of computer equipment and digital solutions tailored to youth services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurements are those focusing on innovative technology solutions, even those operating on a smaller scale considering the procurement method's scope. Companies adept at providing high-quality, cost-effective IT equipment and solutions that enrich educational youth programmes can have the opportunity to partner with civic organisations like Salford City Council. With the awarded supplier being CURRYS GROUP LIMITED, interested entrants should be prepared to meet high standards and deliver innovative products to support community-focused governmental services.

## Notice

Supply of VR Headsets, and iPads for 6 centres across Salford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014981-2026 |
| 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 | 18 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 | £40,937 |

## 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 | CURRYS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014981-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.business.currys.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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