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Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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12 May 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for the Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition under the tender ID OUPA11452. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems, and is associated with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £33,021 executed on 31 March 2025, is valid from 3 April 2025 to 2 April 2026. The supplier, Salesforce UK Limited, will deliver the contracted services within the United Kingdom. The process followed below-threshold procurement methods, and the award phase was marked as active on 12 May 2025.

This tender encompasses the procurement of advanced cloud-based software solutions, opening significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in cloud services, customer relationship management solutions, or enterprise technology integration. Companies with robust credentials in providing scalable, innovative, and efficient software packages would be well-suited to seek similar contracts. Engaging with institutions like The Open University allows such businesses to enhance their reputation and expand their service portfolio within the public sector, especially in the domains of digital transformation and educational technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition

Notice Description

Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition OUVP Validation Partnerships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020590-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,517 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

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