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Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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10 Jan 2020 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a "Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution," valued at £4.5 million. This process, conducted under a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, was initiated to replace the existing Grants Management platform and facilitate the administration of research funding on behalf of The Department of Health and Social Care. The contract commenced on 20th December 2020 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of a four-year extension. The procurement was classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000) and the contract impacts the South East region of England.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly those in the IT and software development sectors. Providers capable of delivering robust research management platforms, offering ongoing support, and complying with interoperability requirements are well-suited to compete. As the University focuses on enhancing collaboration and efficiency in research processes, businesses that can demonstrate a track record of innovation and technical expertise may find this a lucrative avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution

Notice Description

The University of Southampton has been awarded a contract to continue the administration of research funding on behalf of The Department of Health and Social Care. The new contract commenced on 1.4.2018 and will run initially up to 31st March 2023 with an option to extend for a further 4 years. In order to meet the requirements of the new contract the University will be replacing its current Grants Management platform. This procurement sought an innovative technology provider to deliver a Research Management and Collaboration Solution to support core business processes, facilitate interoperability with partner organisations and third party systems, and aid us in meeting contractual commitments to simplify and expedite the commissioning of research. We sought to engage a technology provider who can deliver technical solutions, support the ongoing development and innovations for the solution and provide advice to meet our business need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9474526-401c-4149-8f73-7c11faf3688f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d591750-f549-468a-a357-d48d18ac49a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2028 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 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSIMPLE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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