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Award Notice for the CRIS/RIMS Procurement using G-Cloud 13

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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01 Aug 2023 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for a Current Research Information System (CRIS)/ Research Information Management System (RIMS) using G-Cloud 13. The total contract value is £360,000, starting from August 1st, 2023, and lasting until July 31st, 2027. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on June 28th, 2023. The main procurement category for this opportunity is services, and the buyer is the University of Chester located in England.

This tender for a CRIS/RIMS procurement at the University of Chester provides business growth opportunities for companies in the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £360,000, is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses specialising in software solutions and research information management systems could compete for this contract. The contract period spans over four years, presenting a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder. The procurement process aimed to ensure quality services through a selective approach, allowing for tailored solutions to meet the University's specific research needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Award Notice for the CRIS/RIMS Procurement using G-Cloud 13

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the service assessment from G-Cloud 13, supplier demonstrations and clarifications for a Current Research Information System (CRIS)/ Research Information Management System (RIMS). All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84023ac3-4fbf-438f-bfc5-bfa65ca1b87c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9368211c-03d5-429f-8ed5-3b2359aa8539
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
SME, VCSE
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01244 512395

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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