Award

Enterprise Architecture Tooling

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 22:14

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for "Enterprise Architecture Tooling," awarding the contract to Avolution Software. This procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, began its contract period on 27 February 2026 and will conclude on 24 February 2028. The award was officially notified on 24 February 2026, with a total contract value of £132,118.70. This process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with Avolution Software selected as the supplier following the submission of five bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing Enterprise Architecture services. With the requirement to supply an Enterprise Architecture Tool and up to 2.5 days of consulting per month over a 24-month term, businesses with expertise in providing technological solutions and consulting within educational environments stand well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Such contracts not only provide financial growth but also expand business presence in the public sector, offering successful bidders the platform to showcase their solutions across academia.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Architecture Tooling

Notice Description

Award notice for the provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 27 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016690-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£132,118 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2028 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AVOLUTION SOFTWARE

Further Information

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