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Salesforce Licencing Renewal and additional products

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is managing a procurement process for the renewal of Salesforce Licencing and additional products. This direct award tender has reached the award stage, with significant past milestones outlining the procurement's progression: the tender was completed on the 20th of January, 2026, and the project is scheduled to commence on the 2nd of February, 2026, running until the 31st of January, 2031. Located in Plymouth, Devon, this procurement is classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, covering the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those already integrated into or aspiring to collaborate with higher education institutions. Due to its significance in the university's digital roadmap and IT strategy, secured firms can access a long-term partnership extending over five years. Companies well-suited to this contract are those with existing capabilities in offering comprehensive software solutions, particularly in supporting academic processes and administration through platforms like Salesforce.

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Notice Title

Salesforce Licencing Renewal and additional products

Notice Description

Procurement of renewal of existing embedded licencing and additional functionality

Procurement Information

7b applies, this product is part of the University's digital roadmap and IT stategy and is embedded across several critical processes and delivery areas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004957-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Stephanie Hurrell
Contact Email
stephanie.hurrell@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752588160

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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