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CA16597 - Winsor Forest College Group - Salesforce Partner

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Mar 2026 at 09:48

Award Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 07:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group has completed a procurement process seeking a single Salesforce Partner for their Maidenhead-based college in Berkshire. The contract was awarded to RIBBONFISH LIMITED on 30 March 2026, following an open procedure. The procurement falls under the category of IT software development services, with additional focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract period spans from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with an initial tender period that closed on 28 February 2026. The main delivery location for this project is within the SL3 8BY postal area, with broader relevance to regions including the UK and even global territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for eligible businesses within the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software development and IT consultancy. As the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, it was especially suitable for SMEs, offering them a competitive platform to expand their client base and services. Companies already operating within IT service provision, especially those with Salesforce expertise, would have found this contract highly aligned with their capabilities. Successful engagement in this project would undoubtedly enhance a business's portfolio and potentially lead to further opportunities within the educational sector or beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16597 - Winsor Forest College Group - Salesforce Partner

Notice Description

Winsor Forest College Group, requires a single Salesforce Partner for it's college in Maidenhead, Berkshire, by 08 January 2026. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16597. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16597 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e981adb1-e445-4568-94dd-80c2e6b5494f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL3 8BY
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Langley St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIBBONFISH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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