Tender

Quality Management System for Clinical Trials Unit

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is presently inviting tenders for the provision of an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) for its Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU). This procurement falls within the industry categories of compliance and medical software, database systems, and IT services, with the opportunity set in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK region. The current stage of this procurement is the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 28 January 2026 at 17:00. This open procurement process, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, seeks to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for managing Standard Operating Procedures and other controlled documentation. The total estimated contract value is £120,000 gross, with the contract expected to run from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029, with possibilities for extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, compliance, and medical software services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering robust eQMS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusivity of the procurement process. The successful supplier will be expected to provide not only the software but also implementation support, training, and ongoing system support, offering comprehensive engagement with the University. This is an excellent chance for businesses looking to expand their client portfolio in the higher education and healthcare sectors, with potential for future collaborations based on exceptional delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Management System for Clinical Trials Unit

Notice Description

The University of Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is undertaking this procurement process to select an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) for use over the coming years. Whilst ExeCTU have an incumbent system they are keen to engage the market and understand whether alternative solutions add further value in respect to operational needs. Such that the selected solution as an outcome of this procurement process will align with the sector's best practice and strengthen their compliance profile to potential collaborators, which is absolute must in this sector. The sought-after solution must comply with clinical trials regulation and Good Clinical Practice, and meet expectations of regulatory inspectors. In particular, it should provide robust functionality for managing the CTU's Standard Operating Procedures and other controlled documentation. The eQMS software is utilized by up to 50 core users and with up to 3 users with full system admin rights to make amendments to the system set up. Suppliers should also be able to provide implementation support, ongoing training, and continuing system support.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of 12 months each.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98305&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003102-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Melanie Cox
Contact Email
m.cox@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 139723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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