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title: "25-STF-01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# 25-STF-01

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0714de5-8854-4368-a7de-3b45cba7f3ed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Cumbria as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "25-STF-01," focuses on the industry category of Customer Relation Management software packages. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the tender process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2024. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below the threshold). The contract period is set from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £116,193.6 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing CRM software solutions, particularly large IT service providers. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this specific tender, it remains a lucrative opportunity for larger firms looking to expand their service offerings to educational institutions. The awarded contract to Salesforce UK Limited highlights the competitive landscape for high-quality CRM software providers, indicating a demand for robust, scalable solutions capable of meeting the complex needs of higher education institutions.

## Notice

SALES CLOUD & MARKETING CLOUD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed97a414-2cd2-4d51-8aad-3dba047e9432 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,193 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CARLISE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed97a414-2cd2-4d51-8aad-3dba047e9432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed97a414-2cd2-4d51-8aad-3dba047e9432
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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