Award

Research Funding Search Tool

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2021 at 11:39

Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking a supplier for the "Research Funding Search Tool," which falls under the industry category of software supply services. This procurement process, classified as an open tender, is in the award stage as of 21 December 2021. The tender involved a total value of £264,134 and is expected to be delivered over a contract period that begins on 21 January 2022 and concludes on 30 January 2027. Proposals were due by 11 October 2021, and the services will be delivered to the South West region of England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions tailored to research and funding management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in user-friendly online platforms and an understanding of academic funding dynamics would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, as the University of Bristol seeks a tool that enhances funding search capabilities for its staff and affiliates.

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Notice Title

Research Funding Search Tool

Notice Description

The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues. This tender aimed to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52a97639-6dca-4e6e-afba-1884dc4aa619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987916b5-1694-4364-8350-549058aaed37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,134 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,134 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2027 Over 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tu19629@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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