Award

Desktop Notifications

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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07 Mar 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for a Desktop Notifications contract in the Software Package and Information Systems category. The project was awarded through an open procedure with CriticalArc Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £32,000, spans from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on December 20, 2024, and the award being published on March 7, 2025. The project focuses on delivering software goods and is situated in Salford, England, with postal code M5 4WT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to compete in such procurement processes, given the University's openness to SME participation. The open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, providing an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the education sector. CriticalArc Limited, a large enterprise, won the contract, indicating the potential scale and impact such projects can have on a business.

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Notice Title

Desktop Notifications

Notice Description

Tender Notice for Desktop Notifications Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a06b3f6-8e96-487e-a558-e57ef3b4e0f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b332e4-2aad-496e-9971-73bf578730c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CRITICALARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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