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Research Funding and News Database Subscription

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Research Funding and News Database Subscription". This tender was categorized under "services", specifically for subscription services, and utilized a direct procurement method, allowing the process to proceed without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract was awarded to Research Research Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge, UK. Key dates include the contract start on 31 January 2025, with an end date set for 30 January 2028, and the contract formally signed on 16 December 2024. The total contract value is £69,985.20.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing research-related services, technical support, or database management, looking to establish footholds or expand in the education sector. Companies specializing in research services or subscription-based offerings would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those that align their services with the needs of universities or educational institutions. By understanding procurement processes like this, businesses can tailor their offerings to better meet the requirements of potential future contracts.

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Notice Title

Research Funding and News Database Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to Research Professional Funding Database, Research Professional News Database, Funding Insight, HE, Playbook

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048334-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2028 2-3 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

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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