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Avid ALP Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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11 Dec 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford recently completed the procurement process for renewing their Avid ALP agreement, encompassing products such as Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Media Composer, all as floating Network licences. This procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000 for Software packages and information systems, initially went through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract is valued at £11,000 and runs from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2027. The tender award, finalised on 11th December 2025, was concluded successfully with Academia as the supplier, covering the delivery to the postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for SMEs in the software industry, due to its scale and the specified focus on software packages and information systems. By engaging in a competitive quotation process, businesses are provided with a platform to showcase their capabilities and expand their reach in the educational sector. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering network licence options, would find this contract beneficial for fostering business growth and establishing a foothold in supplying educational institutions like the University of Salford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Avid ALP Renewal

Notice Description

Thee University of Salford have the Avid aLP agreement coming up for renewal. Renewal term 01/01/26-31/12/26. Products: 155x Pro Tolls 150x Sibelius 150x Media Composer All products are floating Network licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a6659fd-ebb5-47f2-a001-ce2ca44d31e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99019cf-f667-486a-af55-a246cafc6645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Dion Horsfield
Contact Email
d.horsfield2@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 295 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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