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Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for a "Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system" in the software package and information systems category. The tender, identified as FRAM-1481-25-WP, involved a single tender action (below threshold) method, directly awarding the contract to Worktribe Ltd. The procurement covers locations in Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London, with the contract period set from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2026. The total value awarded amounts to £93,728 GBP, and the award was published on 19th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems aimed at research project management. With the involvement of multiple regions across the United Kingdom, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such projects. Competing for similar tenders could provide visibility and growth potential by enabling businesses to contribute innovative solutions in research support tools. Partnering with establishments like Coventry University can open doors to further opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system

Notice Description

Post award, Pre award and Reporting products for costing and approval of research projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f7d7092-01a7-4922-86be-a50d06963de2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d8d00a-37cf-4a91-a621-d4bbf8bb02eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£93,728 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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