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Ethics Module for Research Award Management System

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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02 Mar 2022 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is soliciting bids for the 'Ethics Module for Research Award Management System', classified under software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This procurement process is categorised as 'goods' and follows a limited tendering method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical nature of the requirements. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2022, with a total value of £315,000. The initial contract term is for 5 years, with the possibility of five 1-year extensions. The delivery is specified for the Aberdeen region, UKM50.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for software and information systems firms, particularly those skilled in developing integrated modules for research management systems. Businesses that have experience with existing solutions and can demonstrate technical capability are well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the award process, where competition is limited for technical reasons, smaller and specialised providers may find a favourable environment to establish or expand partnerships with the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Ethics Module for Research Award Management System

Notice Description

Ethics Module for the University of Aberdeen's Research Award Management System. The module is supplementary to our existing system which there is already a contract in place for.

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 Ethics Module is supplementary to our existing Research Award Management System and 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: The initial term of the contract is 5 years with 5 x optional extensions of 1 year

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-031d10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005751-2022
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
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 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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