---
title: "Slack licencing renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Slack licencing renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a8

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## Summary

The University of York, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Slack licencing renewal". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and took place in the UKE21 region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £655,000 and includes the option for additional user licences. The award is pending further milestones, with the contract commencing on 31st July 2026, ending on 30th July 2029. This procurement followed a rationale bound by the University’s digital roadmap, directly supporting its IT strategy.

The "Slack licencing renewal" tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that provide collaborative digital tools. Companies with a strong portfolio in adapting and enhancing existing software platforms would find this an attractive opportunity. Given the nature of the direct award and alignment with strategic IT roadmaps, businesses experienced in consistent quality delivery and strategic partnerships could leverage extended collaboration opportunities with public sector bodies like the University of York.

## Notice

Continued services of existing embedded licencing

### Procurement Information

7b applies, this product is part of the University's digital roadmap and IT stategy and is embedded across several critical processes and delivery areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £655,000 |
| 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 YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2026
  30th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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