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Current Research System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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18 Sep 2024 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Current Research Information System (CRIS) to manage research outputs and assessment exercises. The procurement, classified under the industry category of database systems (CPV 48610000), involved a limited tender method due to technical reasons, with the contract awarded to Elsevier B.V. The contract, valued at £366,548, was signed on 20th August 2024 and is set to last for a period of six years. This procurement process was crucial for compliance with the REF (Research Excellence Framework), UKRI, and HESA reporting requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the database systems or research management software sectors. Companies specialising in providing comprehensive research information systems, particularly those adept at meeting stringent compliance and technical requirements, stand to benefit. As the tender did not involve quality evaluation but prioritised technical necessity, specialised firms like Elsevier B.V. edged out the competition. The contract’s substantial value and long duration make it an attractive prospect for companies looking to grow within the education and research management market.

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Notice Title

Current Research System

Notice Description

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises. Contract for a period of 6 years. Additional information: As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

Procurement Information

The Current Research Information System (CRIS) is a critical system for submission to REF (Research Excellence Framework) and supports compliance reporting for UKRI and the annual HESA student and staff returns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049bba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029775-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£366,548 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sdillon@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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