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title: "Enterprise Architecture Tooling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Enterprise Architecture Tooling

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c3e

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for "Enterprise Architecture Tooling," awarding the contract to Avolution Software. This procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, began its contract period on 27 February 2026 and will conclude on 24 February 2028. The award was officially notified on 24 February 2026, with a total contract value of £132,118.70. This process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with Avolution Software selected as the supplier following the submission of five bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing Enterprise Architecture services. With the requirement to supply an Enterprise Architecture Tool and up to 2.5 days of consulting per month over a 24-month term, businesses with expertise in providing technological solutions and consulting within educational environments stand well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Such contracts not only provide financial growth but also expand business presence in the public sector, offering successful bidders the platform to showcase their solutions across academia.

## Notice

Award notice for the provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 27 February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016690-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,000 |
| Lots value | £139,000 |
| Awards value | £132,118 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVOLUTION SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 22:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016690-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016690-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011774-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11727

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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