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RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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06 May 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software" has reached the award stage as of 6th May 2026. Managed by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, this procurement sought a software package within the industry category of Software and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000) for delivery in the South East, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £294,493, was finalised on 11th March 2026 with a start date of 1st September 2026 and an end date of 31st August 2031. Academia Limited has been appointed the supplier for this procurement, executed through a Software License Resellers Agreement, with a procurement method labelled as "Other" and marked complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT system provision and management, particularly those with expertise in research project management software for academic institutions. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, benefiting large-scale IT service providers with the requisite capabilities to deliver complex software solutions within the academic sector. Such contracts can offer sustained business growth, especially when engaging with prestigious institutions like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, where successful implementation can lead to further procurement opportunities and long-term partnerships. Large enterprises are well suited to compete for such contracts, given the scale and complexity involved.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software

Notice Description

Awarded to Academia for an IT System used to find, bid and manage research projects across the University via SLRA (Software License Resellers Agreement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f783660-dd2a-48c7-874e-8eeeca00acee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19841db6-91aa-4633-a1bf-146ecb1064f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£294,493 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£294,493 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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