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Vulnerability Scanning Tool (September 2025)

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 10:37

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a vulnerability scanning tool, aimed at enhancing its digital IT infrastructure. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, covering the UKD3 region, and was executed through an open competition below the threshold. The contract, valued at £69,600, was awarded on 16th September 2025, and spans from late October 2025 to mid-September 2028. The procurement process initiated on 8th September 2025, with submissions closing on 15th September 2025, demonstrating a rapid progression from tender to award.

This procurement opportunity fosters business growth, particularly for large-scale organisations capable of providing sophisticated IT solutions. Companies like Softcat Limited, which successfully secured the contract, benefit from the expanding demand for digital resilience tools. The procurement’s open method encourages competitiveness and innovation, particularly valuing quality, price, and sustainability. Although SMEs were encouraged, the process prioritised robust delivery capacities, aligning with larger businesses' strengths in resource-intensive IT deployments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vulnerability Scanning Tool (September 2025)

Notice Description

The University of Salford Digital IT team is seeking to procure a vulnerability scanning solution to operate over the next three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05957a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068133-2025
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£69,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 17 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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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