Tender

Provision of portal to identify external funding opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

16 May 2024 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has initiated a tender process for the provision of a portal to identify external funding opportunities. The contract, starting on 20th September 2024, will last for two years with a possible extension. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The contract value is £150,000, in the category of research services, and the delivery addresses include various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender opportunity by the University of Central Lancashire can benefit businesses looking to provide services related to researching external funding opportunities. Organizations offering technology solutions, data analysis services, and software development may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The opportunity allows for a contract period of up to five years, presenting a chance for sustainable business growth and collaboration with a reputable academic institution.

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Notice Title

Provision of portal to identify external funding opportunities

Notice Description

A service that will allow UCLan's academic and professional community, including current students to create highly specific funding searches, which will return a comprehensive list of external funding opportunities that matches the users search criteria. The user must be able to save the search and set up a regular email alert that will alert the user to new and updated opportunities that match their search criteria. Contract start date 20th September 2024 for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further three x 12 months. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b2859d-fd0a-4a57-ae2c-96bfa640ae07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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