Award

Enscape Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:02

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of Enscape software licenses, undertaken by the University of Salford, has reached the award stage. The contract was finalised on 20th June 2025 with Pugh Computers Limited as the supplier. This contract, valued at £14,027.04, involves the renewal of 51 Enscape software licenses used by the School of the Built Environment over a three-year period, commencing 20th June 2025. The process was executed under an open competition, below the threshold, and involved bids from multiple SMEs. The key sector is software and information systems, and the procurement occurred within the UKD3 region. The licences were set to expire on 12th July 2025, necessitating this timely renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems. The open competition process ensured that a diverse range of small and medium enterprises could participate, fostering a competitive environment. Companies able to efficiently manage software renewals, particularly with experience in the educational sector, would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence and solidifying relationships with public authorities like sub-central government institutions. Maintaining expertise in tender requirements and deadlines is crucial for capitalising on similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Enscape Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The University of Salford have 51 licences of Enscape Software which is used in SEE School of the Built Environment. The current licences expire on 12/07/25. We are looking to take out a new 3 year agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05446f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033990-2025
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
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£14,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 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

PUGH COMPUTERS

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