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Research Funding Search Tool

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Tender

07 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol conducted a tender for the "Research Funding Search Tool", aimed at procuring an industry-specific software package to support its Research and Enterprise Division (RED). The procurement is classified under goods and employs an open procedure for bidding. The active procurement stage is currently ongoing, with bids submitted before the deadline of 11 October 2021. The University is located in Bristol, UK, and intends for this vendor-hosted web service to help staff access global funding opportunities and relevant policy news.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development and research service firms, especially those specialising in SaaS solutions and funding management tools. Companies that can provide intuitive, user-friendly platforms to facilitate funding searches and offer additional features such as automated updates and news feeds would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at approximately £250,000, is set for an initial duration of three years with potential extensions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to engage in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Research Funding Search Tool

Notice Description

The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues. This tender aimed to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

Options: The contract has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years, with 2 further 1 year option periods (3+1+1)

Renewal: The intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02de31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031992-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,134 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing-office@bristol.ac.uk, tu19629@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

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