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3043/SSA/MH Figshare Annual Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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13 Jan 2022 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed the procurement process for the Figshare Annual Renewal, which involved renewing existing licenses and maintenance for the Research Data Management Sharing Platform. This procurement was classified under the "Database-management system" category and took place in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The contract, valued at £55,456, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25th May 2021 and the contract period running from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database management systems, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in research data management solutions and associated support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the increasing demand for efficient data management in research contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3043/SSA/MH Figshare Annual Renewal

Notice Description

The University had the requirement to renew its existing licenses and maintenance for Figshare (Research Data Management Sharing Platform).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cfc6019-f68f-4a2a-974e-a8390932ae66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f455014-92b7-4faf-8d86-1837f2a48797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,456 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,456 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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