Award

WRDS Renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WRDS Renewal" project, valued at £40,839.05, was conducted by Coventry University, located in Coventry, England. This process, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," falls strictly within the realm of services. The procurement method was a single tender action, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a direct procurement approach. The award was completed on 7th June 2025, and the contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, highlighting the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities mainly for SMEs specialising in software package and information systems. An ideal candidate would be a business capable of providing comprehensive data services compatible with Wharton Research Data Services, which Coventry University requires. Given the direct procurement method and a focus on SMEs, agile companies proficient in software services stand to benefit greatly, especially those with a proven track record in delivering robust information systems solutions. The contract notably reflects Coventry University's commitment to engaging with skilled suppliers at a local and international level, like the University of Pennsylvania, who was awarded this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WRDS Renewal

Notice Description

Wharton Research Data Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c7d6032-9c1b-4d5d-8b96-f4853e63e89f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b01675a-35c9-48d0-b0c9-927ec7c81a69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,839 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,839 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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