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title: "Main Safezone License"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# Main Safezone License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88902c4a-68aa-4389-a9c3-30664002ffb7

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## Summary

The University of Salford has announced the award of a contract for the "Main Safezone License" under the CPV classification "Software package and information systems" (ID: 48000000). This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a total contract value of £149,000. The contract period will start on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st October 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, and the award was published on 7th March 2025. The delivery location for the service is specified by the postal code M5 4WT in Salford, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those focusing on safety and security solutions. SMEs with capabilities in developing or providing software packages and information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The awarded company, CriticalArc Limited, is a large-scale supplier based in Sutton, Surrey. Participating in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their market reach and build a strong portfolio of public sector clients.

## Notice

Tender Award Notice for Main Safezone License.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54c45c2-e65b-4978-8039-09d739045c7f |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,012 |
| 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 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54c45c2-e65b-4978-8039-09d739045c7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54c45c2-e65b-4978-8039-09d739045c7f
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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