Award

Main Safezone License

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has announced the award of a contract for the "Main Safezone License" under the CPV classification "Software package and information systems" (ID: 48000000). This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a total contract value of £149,000. The contract period will start on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st October 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, and the award was published on 7th March 2025. The delivery location for the service is specified by the postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those focusing on safety and security solutions. SMEs with capabilities in developing or providing software packages and information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The awarded company, CriticalArc Limited, is a large-scale supplier based in Sutton, Surrey. Participating in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their market reach and build a strong portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Safezone License

Notice Description

Tender Award Notice for Main Safezone License.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88902c4a-68aa-4389-a9c3-30664002ffb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54c45c2-e65b-4978-8039-09d739045c7f
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
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,012 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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