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Mulesoft Integration Platform (Salesforce)

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Jul 2026 at 12:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has directly awarded a contract for the Mulesoft Integration Platform (Salesforce) to Salesforce UK Limited, with the award process completed on 20th July 2026. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the software package and information systems industry and covers the region of UKG33, Coventry, UK. The procurement was facilitated due to technical reasons and intellectual property rights exclusive to the supplier. It is classified as a public authority procurement by a sub-central government entity. The initial contract period is set to commence on 31st July 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award, a method justified by potential risks and operational disruptions that could arise if the contract was not renewed promptly.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, specifically for businesses specialising in enterprise integration solutions and software package systems. The direct award highlights a preference for established suppliers with a strong track record and proprietary technologies, suggesting potential opportunities for future collaborations or sub-contracting with large-scale enterprises like Salesforce UK Limited. Businesses with expertise in similar software integration services could position themselves as valuable partners or future competitors, especially those with niche solutions addressing university or educational sector needs. Moreover, firms that can offer innovative integration solutions or enhanced digital delivery frameworks stand in good stead for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mulesoft Integration Platform (Salesforce)

Notice Description

MuleSoft is the enterprise integration platform currently used to build and manage APIs and integrations between university systems. It is a core component of the Integration Services capability, It enables the university to securely connect applications, data, and services through reusable APIs, reducing integration complexity and accelerating digital delivery.

Procurement Information

High Risk - should the contract expire and no order is signed by 31st July 26 by then, the supplier will take the following actions with immediate effect: All access is revoked - your licence key expires and all enterprise features, entitlements, and support stop working instantly. Live integrations go offline - any APIs, integrations, and automated flows will cease to function, directly impacting any business processes that depend on them. Network connections are not automatically cleaned up - VPNs, Transit Gateway attachments, and Private Space connections will need to be manually deprovisioned by your team, adding operational overhead at an already disruptive time. The cost of time of change is outweighs any associated cost savings from a competitive procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068223-2026
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
Direct award
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
£378,891 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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