Award

Repository incl ref & impact

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

16 Jun 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Derby, which serves as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Repository incl ref & impact," falls under the industry category of specific software packages. This procurement is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and has completed the award stage as of 19th February 2025. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a total contract value of £358,334.40 GBP. The procurement method utilized is a Direct Award, highlighting a non-competitive process, ideal for certain strategic partnerships or unique supplier capabilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Worktribe Ltd., already identified as the supplier and benefiting from this contract. Companies specializing in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those focused on research management systems, could find potential growth opportunities in similar future procurements. Businesses with expertise in creating or managing repository modules and those agile enough to engage in direct awards can benefit by building strong relationships with educational institutions like the University of Derby.

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Notice Title

Repository incl ref & impact

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract notice for Research Management services adding repository module to contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afe4905d-a79e-4dcb-8c68-27840b739206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3900d829-64f8-4e36-b65e-cd9d21a82056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£358,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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