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Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS)

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a public procurement process titled "Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS)" focused on acquiring IT services and software packages. The tender pertains to the industry category of IT services, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. With the procuring entity being the University of Salford, located at 43 The Crescent, Salford, the completed contract was awarded on 1st July 2026, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The direct award method was applied, below threshold and without competition, resulting in a gross contract value of £193,176 awarded to THE MATHWORKS LIMITED, headquartered in Cambridge.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services and software systems to engage with academic institutions like the University of Salford. The direct award suggests the importance of established relationships and proven capabilities in this sector. Companies with a focus on large-scale IT solutions, consulting, and software development are well-suited to compete and demonstrate their offerings for similar opportunities in the future, especially those that have the capacity and experience to deliver comprehensive IT systems and services tailored to higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS)

Notice Description

Direct award for the University's Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c14a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,176 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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