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Research Award Management System - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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11 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen recently completed a tender for a Research Award Management System, classified under the software package and information systems category. This procurement process was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The award was made to Worktribe Ltd for a contract valued at £690,000, signed on 10th February 2022. The delivery is to be carried out in Aberdeen, with the contract allowing for a five-year term and optional extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in software development and management systems, particularly those with experience in educational sectors. Companies that specialise in providing bespoke solutions for research award management or similar services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The absence of competition in this case highlights a notable market niche for technical solutions where providers can demonstrate unique capabilities or efficiencies that set them apart.

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Notice Title

Research Award Management System - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - Research Award Management System. Used for pre and post awarded funding, profiles and SQL extract products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). In this particular case, the a change from the incumbent provider would require reimplementation of the solution which would impact on institutional research management for approx 2 years internal resource would be required to implement a new system. It is not economically viable to fund the current system and an alternative.

Options: 5 Year initial term with 5 x 1 year optional extensions.

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03166f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004052-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£690,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20224 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

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