Award

Research Professional Subscription

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Dec 2021 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process encompasses the awarding of a contract by Solent University for a "Research Professional Subscription" valued at £29,317. This contract, which falls under the subscription services category, is intended to provide the higher education sector with access to the Research Professional funding database. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, given that it was below threshold. The contract period commences on 1st February 2022 and concludes on 31st January 2025, with the award notice published on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the information services and educational resources sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide subscription-based databases or similar services. Companies with capabilities in research funding solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, as the higher education market continues to seek innovative services to support their funding strategies.

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Notice Title

Research Professional Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to the Research Professional funding database, Research Professional News and Funding Insight for the HE sector. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-079d7474-e6c1-4c98-81ed-a73aeebcc16c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053520a2-0861-4b95-82c1-f10d7c79c2cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,361 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Inez Scudder
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 8201 3604

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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