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title: "Desktop Notifications"
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# Desktop Notifications

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a06b3f6-8e96-487e-a558-e57ef3b4e0f8

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for a Desktop Notifications contract in the Software Package and Information Systems category. The project was awarded through an open procedure with CriticalArc Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £32,000, spans from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on December 20, 2024, and the award being published on March 7, 2025. The project focuses on delivering software goods and is situated in Salford, England, with postal code M5 4WT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to compete in such procurement processes, given the University's openness to SME participation. The open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, providing an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the education sector. CriticalArc Limited, a large enterprise, won the contract, indicating the potential scale and impact such projects can have on a business.

## Notice

Tender Notice for Desktop Notifications Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b332e4-2aad-496e-9971-73bf578730c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | CRITICALARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b332e4-2aad-496e-9971-73bf578730c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b332e4-2aad-496e-9971-73bf578730c5
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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