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Research Performance Analytics Platform

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has undertaken a procurement process to award a contract for a Research Performance Analytics Platform, assigned to Academia Limited. The contract, identified with the code 1068, falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). The procurement, which follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortia (SUPC) Software Licence Resellers Framework (ITS4042 SU, Lot 4 - Other), culminated in the award on 4th December 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2028, with the delivery location being in Birmingham, postal code B4 7ET.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of providing high-quality software solutions that enhance research performance analytics. Though not open to SMEs or VCSEs, larger established enterprises in the IT and software sector can significantly benefit from engaging in this project due to its sizeable budget of £200,000 and its alignment with educational institutions through collaborative consortia agreements. Participation in such tenders can bolster a company's portfolio and expand its presence within the academic research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Performance Analytics Platform

Notice Description

Research Performance Analytics Platform (Elsevier SciVal) Direct Award utilising the below framework Southern Universities Purchasing Consortia (SUPC) Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) ITS4042 SU Lot 4 - Other

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1ab33cb-9e63-4bb2-bfb1-57da496606db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e4c740-504c-4b94-8652-e03620cc961b
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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