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Renewal of Researchfish

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process titled "Renewal of Researchfish," focusing on the services sector within the software package and information systems industry category. This contract involves the renewal of licenses and is a call-off from a framework agreement, following a selective procurement method. The tendering process concluded on 12th September 2025, with the contract awarded to Elsevier Limited on 15th September 2025. The contract, valued at £212,432.20, will commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026, with the primary delivery location in Southampton, England.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information system services to engage with large educational institutions like the University of Southampton. Companies capable of providing comprehensive software solutions and support services, particularly those familiar with academic research management software, could find substantial business growth potential in similar contracts. While this specific procurement has been awarded, familiarity with this framework agreement could be advantageous for future opportunities, especially for SMEs looking to expand their market presence by engaging with public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Researchfish

Notice Description

Renewal of Researchfish Licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83b3814c-6856-4e85-b3c0-f7cebcb58be4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1be2154-d6e5-45f4-8b07-1873c673e95e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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
£212,432 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,432 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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