Award

Core Pack Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 13:20

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Salford, a public authority within the sub-central government classification. The tender titled "Core Pack Licence Renewal" focused on the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically renewing the Documents Core Pack licences for MS Dynamics 365. This process took place in Salford, United Kingdom, region UKD34. The open procurement method was used in a competition below the threshold, culminating in the award stage. Key dates include the publication of the award notice on 9th September 2025 and the contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 2nd September 2026, with a contract value totalling £17,274.90. The tender submission deadline had previously closed on 13th August 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of software and information systems. The process was open to various competitors, with the final stage receiving three bids, two of which were from SMEs. The nature of the procurement, focusing on licence renewal, provides potential recurring business. Companies capable of offering competitive pricing and reliable software solutions are well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future. The selection criteria emphasised price, creating an accessible entry point for firms aiming to expand their portfolio with public sector clients like the University of Salford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Pack Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The University of Salford have the below Documents Core Pack licences which are due for renewal on 02/09/25. 1x Documents Core Pack for MS Dyn 365 X-LARGE (up to 600 Users) incl. 10 Template Designer, 50.000 docs/month & 5 addl. Sandbox environment licenses- 1 Year subscription. 1x Documents Core Pack for MS Dyn 365 LARGE (Up to 140 users), 2 Template Designer, 10,000 Docs/Month, 2 addl. Sandbox Licences - 1 Year subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05824c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055049-2025
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
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£17,274 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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