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Curriculum & Research Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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26 Jun 2025 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has concluded a public procurement process for the "Curriculum & Research Management System" under the G-Cloud 14 framework, aimed at enhancing research and curriculum management capabilities. This procurement, valued at £436,263, falls under the educational software package industry category (CPV 48190000) and is set to benefit the university located at BRAYFORD WAY, Lincoln, England. The contract, awarded to Worktribe Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Bristol, commenced on 8th September 2025 and will last until 7th September 2028. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award notice was published on 26th June 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software packages, particularly those skilled in research management and curriculum development systems. SMEs, like Worktribe Ltd, can particularly benefit, given the suitability for smaller enterprises outlined in the procurement criteria. Companies capable of providing user-friendly and efficient system integrations that facilitate research management and curriculum operations would be well-equipped to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can substantially enhance a company's portfolio and market presence within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Curriculum & Research Management System

Notice Description

This procurement was for the award of a 'Research and Curriculum Management systems' to be used at the University and was awarded under the G-Cloud 14 framework. This contract will allow the University to record and disseminate research opportunities; cost research projects; manage funding submissions, contracts and ethics applications; track project spend; record and manage project impact, outputs and rich researcher profiles, presented via an Open Access repository; and prepare REF submissions. The user-friendly system will integrate efficiently to develop, manage, store and publish curriculum - programmes and modules - in one place. It allows for pre-validation, review, approval, strategic validation, live management, external examination and marketing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36522b39-2b1d-40c5-bee2-cab64a066cb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28d7826-9cd7-4d51-83e3-e5db0aa8e191
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£436,263 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£436,263 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Vasos Melides
Contact Email
vmelides@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01522 837188

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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