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Research Costing and Pricing Solution

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Research Costing and Pricing Solution" was conducted by BIRKBECK COLLEGE, located in London, England with postal code WC1E 7HX. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting the software package and information systems industry. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved past the award stage, concluding with the signing of an active contract starting on 1 November 2025 and ending on 31 October 2028, valued at £128,670. Key dates included the tender end date of 30 May 2025, and the award publication on 15 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements emphasising SME engagement. It is ideal for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems that can deliver bespoke costing and pricing tools effectively. BLACKDACKEL GMBH, an SME based in Munich, Germany, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the benefit regional businesses can derive from such procurements through collaborative agreements. Engaging in this tender would enhance a business's portfolio and expand competitive capabilities within the digital solutions market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Costing and Pricing Solution

Notice Description

Research Costing and Pricing Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c37ba7d6-1ef3-4157-a675-9ca1f82e4cad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70eaac8a-4f6b-40d0-889e-b1bf140969a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£128,670 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,670 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKDACKEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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