This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Award

05 May 2026 at 09:04

Award

01 May 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Heritage Fund, a public authority in the central government sector, involves the renewal of the Salesforce system and is categorised under industry-specific software development services. The contract was directly awarded to Salesforce UK Ltd due to cost considerations if a reseller was used, and it covers the delivery in the UK region. This process, involving a direct award method, has been completed with the contract signing date being 18th May 2026, and the contract active from 10th June 2026 to 30th June 2028, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2030. The procurement stage has moved to contract status, with the documents detailing the contract having been published on 1st June 2026.

This Salesforce renewal creates opportunities for IT service providers who specialise in industry-specific software development, as it indicates a demand for services related to CRM systems. Companies similar to Salesforce UK Ltd, especially those with the capability to support public sector requirements, can find significant growth opportunities through such contracts. SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) with niche capabilities in software solutions can also benefit by aligning themselves as potential partners for future similar tenders, especially in engaging with public sector clients where direct procurement processes are applied due to technical reasons.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Salesforce Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Salesforce system

Procurement Information

Salesforce are the supplier of their own product, by switching to a reseller, costs would be significantly higher.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£780,785 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£780,785 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERITAGE FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 2YA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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