Award

25-STF-01

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

29 Jul 2024 at 12:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Cumbria as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "25-STF-01," focuses on the industry category of Customer Relation Management software packages. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the tender process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2024. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below the threshold). The contract period is set from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £116,193.6 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing CRM software solutions, particularly large IT service providers. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this specific tender, it remains a lucrative opportunity for larger firms looking to expand their service offerings to educational institutions. The awarded contract to Salesforce UK Limited highlights the competitive landscape for high-quality CRM software providers, indicating a demand for robust, scalable solutions capable of meeting the complex needs of higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-STF-01

Notice Description

SALES CLOUD & MARKETING CLOUD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0714de5-8854-4368-a7de-3b45cba7f3ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed97a414-2cd2-4d51-8aad-3dba047e9432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,193 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,193 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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