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Published 27 Jul 2023, 14:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Salesforce (Mulesoft API and Integration Services)

Official notice

Authority: Coventry University (Education)

GoodsNegotiated without publication of a contract notice
Awarded value£1,041,028published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 26 Jul 2023
Awarded to Salesforce UK Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Supply of connectivity and integration of Mulesoft services

CPV: License management software package

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The selection of potential suppliers for Salesforce integration at Coventry University…

The selection of potential suppliers for Salesforce integration at Coventry University is to capitalise on existing service business and integration technology, as the university's procurement of Salesforce licensing can only be conducted directly through Salesforce.

There is a certain level of sensitivity associated with the contract between Coventry University and Salesforce. Specifically, some research and development (R&D) as well as intellectual property (IP) have been developed for Coventry University on

the Salesforce platform for the previously tendered Student Engagement Program.

The current situation entails an extension of our existing agreement. Due to the urgency of requiring licensing to continue this service, the University does not have the time to assess the market for alternative options at this time.

It is crucial for Coventry University to secure the licenses directly, as without them, The university will be unable to utilise the Salesforce platform for the intended Student Engagement Program.

Delivery: West Midlands

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 Jul 2023, 14:26 BST
Last source update
27 Jul 2023, 14:26 BST
Authority reference
SC-985-23-TH
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-021839
Classification (CPV)
License management software package
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG33)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eae6 Find a Tender
Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

Published justification

Protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights and sole supply nature.

  • The selection of potential suppliers for Salesforce licensing at Coventry University is significantly limited to a single supplier, as the university's procurement of Salesforce licensing can only be conducted directly through Salesforce.
  • There is a certain level of sensitivity associated with the contract between Coventry University and Salesforce. Specifically, some research and development (R&D) as well as intellectual property (IP) have been developed for Coventry University on the Salesforce platform for the

previously tendered Student Engagement Program.

  • This aligns with the ongoing Student Engagement Program, which was previously tendered, and the licensing agreement was signed for a period of three years, until the renewal date of July 2026. The current situation entails an extension of that agreement. Due to the urgency of requiring licensing to continue this service, the University does not have the time to

assess the market for alternative options currently.

  • It is crucial for Coventry University to secure the licenses directly, as without them, the university will be unable to utilise the Salesforce platform for the Student Engagement Program and related integration components.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £1,041,0281 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 26 Jul 2023
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Salesforce UK Limited£1,041,028 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Coventry University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-COH: 07781274 Priory Street, COVENTRY, West Midlands, CV15FBContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • SalesforceAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05094083 London, London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.