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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:47

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for renewing its Infonetica Research Ethics Compliance Management Software and Export Controls Compliance Management Software. This contract, with an award date of 24th June 2026, falls under the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the competition threshold, and it was awarded to INFONETICA LTD. The software package is to be used in Salford, UKD34 region, with the contract period starting on 24th June 2026 and ending on 22nd April 2028, with a possibility of extension until 22nd April 2029, based on performance.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale businesses like INFONETICA LTD operating within the software package and information systems sector. Companies specialising in compliance management software or those capable of forming strategic partnerships can compete effectively in similar tenders. For firms striving for growth in the educational and research sectors, staying attuned to such procurement opportunities can offer a pathway to expansion by aligning offerings with the specific needs of academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Infonetica Research Software Renewal

Notice Description

Award Notice for the University's Infonetica Research Ethics Compliance Management software and Export Controls Compliance Management Software Research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059485-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,609 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 22 Apr 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFONETICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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