Award

Professional Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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22 Oct 2024 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process titled "Professional Services" for the renewal of a licence agreement related to research services. The procurement, categorised under CPV code 73110000 (Research services), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 17th September 2024, and the contract period stretches from 18th September 2024 to 30th January 2028. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the total contract value amounting to £48,408. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase as of 22nd October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in managing research-related licences and agreements. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Research Research Ltd, similar future opportunities may arise, making it beneficial for large-scale firms to engage with the University of Plymouth's procurement processes. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with robust capabilities in research support and services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services

Notice Description

Renewal of licence agreement for Research Professional

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-942b5c88-d42b-4366-94bc-7bbe11d1058b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba02529-18d7-49a2-a353-1ed7695c1587
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 30 Jan 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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