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Research information Management System

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for a Research Information Management System with a total contract value of £190,677.6. This contract was awarded through a framework agreement (ref RM1557.14) and is categorised under "Software package and information systems" within the services industry. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 13th December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2029. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing comprehensive research management solutions, particularly those capable of working within a framework agreement setting. Companies like Elsevier B.V., who was awarded this contract, showcase the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure substantial contracts. Businesses capable of offering robust and scalable software packages will find such tenders an excellent avenue to expand in the academic sector. Additionally, this procurement highlights the importance of establishing strong relationships and compliance with framework agreements, which can be a decisive factor in the selection process.

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Notice Title

Research information Management System

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are looking for a Research Information Management System which has been awarded through Framework agreement ref RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a948b28-9646-4981-a311-571017350716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c190b19-950f-43b0-96d6-ae12ef08aab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,677 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,677 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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