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title: "Avid ALP Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a6659fd-ebb5-47f2-a001-ce2ca44d31e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# Avid ALP Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a6659fd-ebb5-47f2-a001-ce2ca44d31e0

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## Summary

The University of Salford recently completed the procurement process for renewing their Avid ALP agreement, encompassing products such as Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Media Composer, all as floating Network licences. This procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000 for Software packages and information systems, initially went through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract is valued at £11,000 and runs from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2027. The tender award, finalised on 11th December 2025, was concluded successfully with Academia as the supplier, covering the delivery to the postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for SMEs in the software industry, due to its scale and the specified focus on software packages and information systems. By engaging in a competitive quotation process, businesses are provided with a platform to showcase their capabilities and expand their reach in the educational sector. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering network licence options, would find this contract beneficial for fostering business growth and establishing a foothold in supplying educational institutions like the University of Salford.

## Notice

Thee University of Salford have the Avid aLP agreement coming up for renewal. Renewal term 01/01/26-31/12/26. Products: 155x Pro Tolls 150x Sibelius 150x Media Composer All products are floating Network licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99019cf-f667-486a-af55-a246cafc6645 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,190 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99019cf-f667-486a-af55-a246cafc6645

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99019cf-f667-486a-af55-a246cafc6645
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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