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RHUL-26042 Pure Subscription Modules and Hosting

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RHUL-26042 Pure Subscription Modules and Hosting" has been awarded to Elsevier B.V. by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. It falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the process initiated via the G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework agreement. This procurement covers goods with an estimated value of £208,474 and is specifically relevant to the South East region in the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 22nd December 2025, and the contract period is set to start on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2029. The procurement method is categorised under "Other" specifications, indicating a unique procedural approach.

This tender, suited for large enterprises given its suitability criteria, offers substantial business growth opportunities within the software and IT services industry. Companies specialising in subscription-based software modules and hosting services are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The procurement facilitates market expansion and the establishment of long-term business relationships with leading academic institutions like Royal Holloway University of London, supporting strategic alignment with educational IT needs. This engagement exemplifies a robust opportunity to supply high-value services within a prestigious academic environment.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26042 Pure Subscription Modules and Hosting

Notice Description

Awarded to Elsevier B.V for Pure Subscription Modules and Hosting via G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49676fbb-b631-4979-9cee-62212f2cd883
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
£208,474 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,474 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 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
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

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