Award

Current Research Information System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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17 Dec 2024 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham (postcode B4 7ET), has completed the procurement process for a "Current Research Information System." This tender falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Elsevier B.V., a large-scale supplier from the Netherlands. The award was finalised on 5th December 2024, with key timelines including the tender period ending on 4th December 2024 and the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. The total value of the contract is £225,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with a major academic institution. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive research information systems and those familiar with framework agreements like G Cloud will find this tender particularly advantageous. Although the current contract was awarded to a large firm, there is potential for future similar opportunities, thereby offering growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions in the academic software sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Current Research Information System

Notice Description

Call off from G Cloud 14 for the provision of the Pure system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfe5da5-5a0b-41b0-9fa8-feb95c9a1cc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecabf95c-dabf-4858-9046-62ee6455e771
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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