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The Provision of Current Research Information Systems CRIS Repository Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2025 at 11:11

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire initiated a procurement process for the provision of Current Research Information Systems (CRIS) Repository Services, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement followed an open procedure and covered goods, with the procurement stage tagged as "Tender" in 2024 and "Award" and "Contract" in 2025. The tender was valued at £250,000, to be awarded under quality (70%) and cost (30%) criteria, with submission deadlines by 1st August 2024 and bid validity up to 30th September 2024. The project was awarded to Elsevier B.V. Ltd, Amsterdam, for the contract sum of £214,396.60, officially signed on 6th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and information systems, especially those capable of providing high-quality research information solutions. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit, as evidenced by the participation of four SME bids, all submitted electronically. The contract's focus on quality over cost presents an excellent opportunity for high-standard service providers to distinguish themselves. Businesses experienced in servicing higher education institutions would be especially well-suited to compete in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Current Research Information Systems CRIS Repository Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Current Research Information Systems 'CRIS' Repository

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Current Research Information Systems 'CRIS' Repository Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04793a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004692-2025
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
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,396 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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