Tender

GB-Leeds: PE2024-25-4936 Open Access Longform Publication - Impact Research Project

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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28 Jun 2025 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "GB-Leeds: PE2024-25-4936 Open Access Longform Publication - Impact Research Project." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on Open Access publications. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 28th February 2026. The procurement is at the Tender stage, utilizing an open procedure method. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 5th August 2025, at 14:00 BST.

Businesses operating within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises, stand to gain significantly from this opportunity. The scope of the research, assessing roles, attitudes, and challenges in Open Access, aligns well with those experienced in the domains of academic and publishing consultancy. The minimum contract value is set at £25,000, with a maximum of £50,000, indicating a moderate financial commitment that can facilitate significant business growth for the successful bidder. Companies that provide analytical and strategic insights within the educational sector—either locally or nationally—would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: PE2024-25-4936 Open Access Longform Publication - Impact Research Project

Notice Description

We are seeking a supplier to help us to understand, in greater depth, the factors influencing the adoption of Open Access for Longform Publications in regional and national contexts through our project partners. The research will focus on the attitudes, behaviours and challenges around the adoption of Open Access for Longform. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccf74afb-8eb5-43a6-8721-b047887a5cfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49674dcb-fed7-43f4-9998-217798346c90
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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