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University application support

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Jul 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for "University application support", focusing on higher education services. The contracting authority, identified by the scheme GB-CHC with ID RC000666, operates from Salford, UK. This tender, concluded on 8th July 2026, involves a contract awarded to CRIMSON LIMITED, valued at £37,500. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below the competitive threshold, and is scheduled to run from 8th July 2026 to 15th September 2026. Located in the UK, this project involves providing application support services for the University's Power Platform solution during an interim renewal period of three months, with a one-month notice period applicable to both parties.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT support for educational platforms, to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The tender process, not requiring competition, favoured SMEs such as CRIMSON LIMITED, highlighting opportunities for smaller or niche companies to secure contracts in areas requiring specialised support services. Companies that excel in software application support and have the capability to engage with government entities in higher education can leverage such projects to strengthen their market position and gain valuable experience within the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University application support

Notice Description

The supplier will provide application support services for the Power Platform solution to the Customer. This is an interim renewal for 3 months with a 1 month notice period on both sides whilst discussions are ongoing as to the longer-term cover

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c67a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064254-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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

CRIMSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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