---
title: "Alma Subscription Multi Year Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Alma Subscription Multi Year Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1f1

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## Summary

The University of Salford has finalised a direct award contract titled "Alma Subscription Multi Year Renewal" on 10th June 2026. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeted towards software packages and information systems. It involves renewing subscriptions including Alma Premium Sandbox, Leganto, and Primo, with a contract value of GBP 605,043.18. The procurement process, currently in the 'award' stage, was executed as a direct award due to the supplier being the sole provider for the required services. The contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, and the primary location of delivery is within the UKD3 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale software firms that can provide comprehensive information system solutions tailored specifically to academic institutions. As the contract was awarded directly to Ex Libris (UK) Ltd, businesses positioned similarly or capable of offering unique solutions that meet specific institutional needs may find similar opportunities in future competitive tenders. The nature of procurement being a multi-year renewal suggests a demand for ongoing, reliable service provision, indicating room for growth for firms capable of specialising in sustained software maintenance and educational support systems.

## Notice

Renewal for the below subscriptions. Alma Subscription Alma: Premium Sandbox Leganto Subscription Primo Subscription

### Procurement Information

Sole Supplier for this goods/service. Renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054792-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £605,043 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054792-2026
- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054792-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054787-2026
  10th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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