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Beauhurst research database

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University in England has completed a procurement process under the title "Beauhurst research database." The initiative falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) and aims to support the commercialisation of research across three universities in the West Midlands. The procurement was conducted through a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025, with an estimated value of £25,000. The awarding process concluded on 11th October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly SMEs, to provide essential data analysis and tracking services. The role involves identifying and analysing university spin-outs and companies involved in advanced manufacturing with digital innovation in the West Midlands. It offers the chance for businesses to contribute to shaping effective support programmes and demonstrating impact, thereby fostering growth within the innovation ecosystem. Beauhurst, a noted SME, has been chosen as the supplier, which indicates opportunities for similarly positioned businesses to compete in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beauhurst research database

Notice Description

DigiSpin WM aims to create a shared Technology Transfer Office to better support the commercialisation of research across three universities. To achieve this, we need to understand the landscape of university spin-outs, identify best practices, and track our progress. The suppliers comprehensive database allows us to identify and analyse spin-outs from all three universities, benchmark their performance, and track their progress over time. It also allows us to investigate spin outs and companies in advanced manufacturing with digital innovation in and around the West Midlands. This data will help us shape our shared TTO model, developing effective support programs, and demonstrating the impact of our work. We will also get insights into the wider innovation ecosystem, including investors and funding sources, will help us connect our spin-outs with the resources they need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10b6b5ba-dba6-4fd4-8289-593c2f0cbd1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae52e3c-d8f8-4c1f-aa01-e900b00fd0d3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
ad7747@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAUHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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