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Citrix Renewal 2026

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford recently concluded the procurement process for the "Citrix Renewal 2026" contract within the software package and information systems category. This initiative was managed under the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement Lot 5 Framework, focusing on acquiring Citrix licensing and support for a 12-month period. The procurement utilised a limited method through competitive quotation (below threshold), with a total contract value of £63,876.8. Though the tender period concluded on 19th December 2025, the contract was officially awarded on 16th January 2026, and services commenced on 8th January 2026 to run until 7th January 2027. The process has now moved to the award stage, marking it as complete.

This procurement opportunity provides a substantial platform for businesses, particularly those specialising in software services and licensing. The successful bidder, Phoenix Software, an SME, underscores the potential for similar-sized enterprises to actively engage in such tenders. Given the contract's scale and the procurement method, companies with strengths in software package supply and related support can find opportunities for business growth. This procurement also illustrates the role SMEs can play in fulfilling public sector needs, offering a benchmark for other small to medium enterprises looking to expand their clientele into the education sector.

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Notice Title

Citrix Renewal 2026

Notice Description

The University of Salford (UoS) is seeking Citrix licensing and corresponding support for 12 Months. We are actively seeking interested companies that can provide a quotation for the following Licenses. The University is Using NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Lot 5 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90d3ced0-c172-4bfc-a5f6-467b842ffd87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d2aa25-b5cb-4243-8bef-df78b7d6769b
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
SME

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
£63,876 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,876 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 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
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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