---
title: "University application support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c67a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# University application support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c67a

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for "University application support", focusing on higher education services. The contracting authority, identified by the scheme GB-CHC with ID RC000666, operates from Salford, UK. This tender, concluded on 8th July 2026, involves a contract awarded to CRIMSON LIMITED, valued at £37,500. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below the competitive threshold, and is scheduled to run from 8th July 2026 to 15th September 2026. Located in the UK, this project involves providing application support services for the University's Power Platform solution during an interim renewal period of three months, with a one-month notice period applicable to both parties.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT support for educational platforms, to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The tender process, not requiring competition, favoured SMEs such as CRIMSON LIMITED, highlighting opportunities for smaller or niche companies to secure contracts in areas requiring specialised support services. Companies that excel in software application support and have the capability to engage with government entities in higher education can leverage such projects to strengthen their market position and gain valuable experience within the public authority sector.

## Notice

The supplier will provide application support services for the Power Platform solution to the Customer. This is an interim renewal for 3 months with a 1 month notice period on both sides whilst discussions are ongoing as to the longer-term cover

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064254-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064254-2026
- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064254-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064249-2026
  8th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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