Award

Toad Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 14:37

Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Toad Licence, a software essential for database management within the institution. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000), was conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, culminating in an active award on 27th March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 15,054.03, covering the period from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2028. The renewal was awarded to Quest Software UK Limited, headquartered in London, UK. The tender process involved open competition with a single bid accepted, ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements and guidelines set forth by UK legislation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and database management systems. Companies with extensive experience in software licensing and those capable of offering efficient and reliable support services will find such opportunities advantageous. Moreover, businesses able to provide tailored database solutions that meet the specific needs of higher education institutions, as demonstrated by Quest Software UK Limited, are particularly well-suited to compete. Ventures focusing on maintaining robust, user-friendly software tools for data management and those capable of engaging in long-term contracts may benefit further by aligning their offerings with similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Toad Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Award notice for Toad Licence Renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011585-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£15,054 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEST SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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