Software tenders and contracts in the North West
There are 10 live software tenders in the North West right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers software, digital services, website and case management systems contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 10 live software tenders in the North West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 6 of 10 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 10
02Live software tenders in the North West
- Payment services provider and merchant acquirer for card payments at Cheshire East Borough Council's Car ParksCheshire East CouncilNorth West£400kCloses TomorrowSME
- Hopwood Hall College - Provision of HR & Payroll SystemHopwood Hall CollegeNorth West£420kCloses 4 daysSME
- Develop and Supply an Interactive online Nature Finance Project Development gameNatural EnglandNorth East +8£16kCloses 5 daysSME
- Bolton Cares Care Recording SystemBolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilNorth West£600kCloses 7 daysSME
- FHT028 Integrated Housing Management SystemForHousing LtdNorth West£1.2mCloses 8 days
- Social Value and Sustainability Measurement and Management PortalThe Riverside Group LimitedNorth WestNot statedCloses 21 days
- Audio visual, digital signage and visitor management systemLiverpool City Region Combined AuthorityNorth WestNot statedCloses 23 days
- Procurement of an HR and Payroll SystemLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITEDNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
- Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management ServicesGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth West£36250mCloses 43 days
- PRO005084-Services-Framework-DNM Linear Monitor InstallsUnited Utilities Water LimitedNorth West£25mCloses 51 daysFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- Cheshire East Council 1 live tender
- Hopwood Hall College 1 live tender
- Natural England 1 live tender
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council 1 live tender
- ForHousing Ltd 1 live tender
04Software contracts: common questions
How many software tenders are live in the North West?
10 right now, from 10 public buyers, with 5 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in software contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win software contracts?
Often, yes. 6 of the 10 live tenders in the North West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.