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Research Innovation and Support Electronic Environment

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has successfully completed a tender titled "Research Innovation and Support Electronic Environment", aimed at enhancing its research proposal management system. This contract, valued at £33,500, falls under the industry category of software packages, specifically designed for research and system management. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract period running from 9th September 2015 to 8th September 2018. The tender was awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, based in Bristol, and was completed following a transparent procurement process.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on research management solutions. Companies with expertise in creating integrated systems and supporting software implementation would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The partnership approach emphasised by the University of Bath indicates a preference for suppliers that can provide ongoing support and functionality enhancements, highlighting the potential for long-term collaborations in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Innovation and Support Electronic Environment

Notice Description

vendor to supply a Research Proposal to AwardsManagement solution which can integrate with its existing University systems. The goal is to increase capacity(throughput and quality of research applications) by improving the proposal to awards process and introducing software that can effectively support that new process. The University of Bath therefore wishes to enter into a partnership with a provider that can guarantee full support during the integration and implementation process; appropriate Service Level Agreement and technical support; and an ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the system's functionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d92f4cb7-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211d465c-77fa-484d-a725-df5bffd29c26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2015 - 8 Sep 2018 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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BS2 7AY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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