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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has concluded the procurement process for "Salesforce licencing renewal and additional products," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. This procurement, classified under the public authority - sub-central government, took place in York, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, and the contract was set to begin on 28th July 2026, ending on 27th July 2029. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, as part of the digital roadmap and IT strategy of the University. The total contract value is £1,000,000 GBP, and the procurement is governed by legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement creates avenues for businesses in the fields of software and IT services, particularly those capable of providing Salesforce licencing and related products. Companies offering supplementary digital solutions that enhance or integrate with Salesforce are well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, businesses able to provide additional user licences or extend functionalities as per contract specifications could leverage this opportunity to foster growth through extended partnerships with a prestigious institution like the University of York.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Salesforce licencing renewal and additional products

Notice Description

Continued services of our 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-06c0a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061465-2026
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2029 3-4 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 YORK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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