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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Slack licencing renewal". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and took place in the UKE21 region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £655,000 and includes the option for additional user licences. The award is pending further milestones, with the contract commencing on 31st July 2026, ending on 30th July 2029. This procurement followed a rationale bound by the University’s digital roadmap, directly supporting its IT strategy.

The "Slack licencing renewal" tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that provide collaborative digital tools. Companies with a strong portfolio in adapting and enhancing existing software platforms would find this an attractive opportunity. Given the nature of the direct award and alignment with strategic IT roadmaps, businesses experienced in consistent quality delivery and strategic partnerships could leverage extended collaboration opportunities with public sector bodies like the University of York.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Slack licencing renewal

Notice Description

Continued services of existing embedded licencing

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-06c0a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2026
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
£655,000 £500K-£1M
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
30 Jul 2026 - 30 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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