Award

Research Professional

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Mar 2022 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking to enhance its research capabilities through a tender process for an online subscription to a funding intelligence service, titled "Research Professional". The procurement falls under the industry category of electronic intelligence systems (CPV 35721000) and has a total contract value of £57,092. The award has been completed as of 28 January 2022, following a procurement method classified as a competition waiver. The contract runs from 1 February 2022 until 31 January 2024, with the tender period concluding on 3 January 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide advanced funding intelligence services, particularly those that can offer a broad range of research funding insights. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may bring innovative solutions tailored to the needs of academic institutions like Sheffield Hallam University. The successful supplier in this case, Research Research Limited, exemplifies the type of company that can thrive in this competitive environment by delivering enhanced services that meet academic demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Professional

Notice Description

Research Professional - online subscription to a funding intelligence service Three providers were invited to demo their systems and provide the University with a quotation. This included our current provider (Research Professional) and the two new providers (Idox - Grant Finder and FCS Associates). Services offered were assessed by a group comprised of from RIS and the academic community (~8 representatives). Research Professional is offering a vastly enhanced service to that which we currently subscribe that will benefit our research community in line with our KPI to increase research income. The other two providers could not offer the breadth of funding intelligence provided by Research Professional.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4bfb256-a7e6-49f8-9eaa-9349b6a2c0d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02304c40-e6ba-4d9f-9aec-d6bb5257b79c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - COMPETITION WAIVER
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,092 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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