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Nvivo Plus on the Chest Agreement

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Coventry University, pertains to the renewal of access to Nvivo Plus under the Chest Agreement. The tender, categorised under the industry of software packages and information systems, has been awarded to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, a supplier based in Bristol. The procurement process was completed through a direct method without competition, and the contracting stage has been concluded. The contract, which is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and will run until 30th June 2030, had its agreement signed on 30th April 2025. The procurement falls under the category of goods and relates to the geographical region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that can offer specialised solutions to academic institutions. Firms that have existing frameworks for collaboration with educational bodies or those keen on establishing a foothold in the educational sector will find it advantageous to engage in similar procurement activities. The strategy employed by Coventry University to secure such software agreements underscores the potential for market expansion by businesses that can offer sustainable software solutions tailored to the academic environment.

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Notice Title

Nvivo Plus on the Chest Agreement

Notice Description

Jisc negotiates on behalf of academic institutions to obtain the best deals and pricing on software that is used within Universities. Coventry University have JISC on a previous five year agreement and the continued use of Nvivo Plus is still required. There is no other comparable product on the market. The service continues to be used widely within the Research areas and therefore is required to be renewed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£62,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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