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Ethics Research Management System

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

18 Nov 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is conducting a procurement for an Ethics Research Management System, classified under software package and information systems within the goods category. This procurement is at the award stage, having concluded on 17 November 2021, with a contract value of £61,650. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, exclusively for this bespoke system that has been specifically developed for the university. The system’s maintenance and licensing will cover a three-year period and is available only from the original developer, Infonetica Ltd, based in Esher, UK.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the software development and maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in creating bespoke systems for educational institutions. Companies that specialise in software licensing and maintenance, especially those familiar with academic environments, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the University of Plymouth may also provide further networking opportunities and insights into the needs of public sector organisations in the UK.

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Notice Title

Ethics Research Management System

Notice Description

Software maintenance and licensing for bespoke and already embedded Ethics Research Management System developed for the University of Plymouth to cover a 3 year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software maintenance and licensing for bespoke and already embedded Ethics Research Management System developed for the University of Plymouth to cover a 3 year period which is exclusively only available from the Developer.

Procurement Information

Software maintenance and licensing for bespoke and already embedded Ethics Research Management System developed for the University of Plymouth to cover a 3 year period which is exclusively only available from the Developer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f7dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028782-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFONETICA

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