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Salesforce (Mulesoft API and Integration Services)

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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27 Jul 2023 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Salesforce (Mulesoft API and Integration Services)" was successfully completed by Coventry University. The contract, valued at GBP 1,041,028.42, was awarded to Salesforce following a limited procurement method negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The main procurement category is goods, with the contract focusing on the supply of connectivity and integration of Mulesoft services. The procurement is governed by the GPA framework, and the award was signed on 26th July 2023. The contract aims to secure licenses for the Salesforce platform to continue the Student Engagement Program.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software and integration services to engage with Coventry University. Given the exclusive nature of the rights and the sole supplier requirement, only businesses capable of meeting Coventry University's specific licensing needs directly through Salesforce would be well-suited to compete. The urgency of requiring licensing to continue essential services highlights the critical role businesses play in providing tailored solutions to meet the specialised requirements of public sector contracting authorities like Coventry University.

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Notice Title

Salesforce (Mulesoft API and Integration Services)

Notice Description

Supply of connectivity and integration of Mulesoft services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The selection of potential suppliers for Salesforce integration at Coventry University is to capitalise on existing service business and integration technology, as the university's procurement of Salesforce licensing can only be conducted directly through Salesforce. There is a certain level of sensitivity associated with the contract between Coventry University and Salesforce. Specifically, some research and development (R&D) as well as intellectual property (IP) have been developed for Coventry University on the Salesforce platform for the previously tendered Student Engagement Program. The current situation entails an extension of our existing agreement. Due to the urgency of requiring licensing to continue this service, the University does not have the time to assess the market for alternative options at this time. It is crucial for Coventry University to secure the licenses directly, as without them, The university will be unable to utilise the Salesforce platform for the intended Student Engagement Program.

Procurement Information

Protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights and sole supply nature. * The selection of potential suppliers for Salesforce licensing at Coventry University is significantly limited to a single supplier, as the university's procurement of Salesforce licensing can only be conducted directly through Salesforce. * There is a certain level of sensitivity associated with the contract between Coventry University and Salesforce. Specifically, some research and development (R&D) as well as intellectual property (IP) have been developed for Coventry University on the Salesforce platform for the previously tendered Student Engagement Program. * This aligns with the ongoing Student Engagement Program, which was previously tendered, and the licensing agreement was signed for a period of three years, until the renewal date of July 2026. The current situation entails an extension of that agreement. Due to the urgency of requiring licensing to continue this service, the University does not have the time to assess the market for alternative options currently. * It is crucial for Coventry University to secure the licenses directly, as without them, the university will be unable to utilise the Salesforce platform for the Student Engagement Program and related integration components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021839-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,041,028 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ae0082@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

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