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PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:21

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:20

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Glasgow involves a contract for the provision and implementation of a research management system, classified under research services. The procurement is a selective tendering method using a competitive procedure with negotiation. Situated in Glasgow (UKM82), the procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 12 March 2026, following the contract's signing on 18 February 2026. The process was designed to ensure competitive bids, requiring submissions to demonstrate technical capabilities (60%), formal bid presentations (20%), and price competitiveness (20%). The awarded contract is valued at £794,390 and has been successfully granted to Worktribe, an SME based in Nottingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions that support research management systems. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality technical solutions and competitive pricing are best suited to participate in similar tenders. SMEs with proven expertise in research services software will find this a beneficial contract facilitating growth. Businesses that can navigate competitive procedures with negotiation effectively can leverage their strengths to secure future opportunities in governmental and educational sectors. Companies interested should prepare their technical proposals and financial aspects to meet selective criteria, highlighting their ability to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

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Notice Title

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05859e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£794,390 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

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