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PE25/09_Ethical research platform

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Oct 2025 at 15:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Oct 2025 at 07:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Anglia Ruskin University, a public authority and sub-central government body located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PE25/09_Ethical research platform." This initiative, primarily categorised under the "goods" sector, involves the provision of an online research ethics platform and research costing services. The direct award method was employed, marking the completion of the procurement stage by bypassing competitive bidding, to continue a solution offered by an existing supplier, Worktribe Ltd, based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £615,000 gross, was signed on November 27, 2025, and will run until November 26, 2028, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, specifically those offering comprehensive online platforms for research and ethics management. Companies of all sizes, particularly those with established systems and expertise in large-scale software implementations, can find growth potential by meeting the needs of public sector institutions like universities. By focusing on the specific requirements set out by Anglia Ruskin University, businesses can leverage this contract to build a reputation within the academic sector and capture further opportunities in similar procurement ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PE25/09_Ethical research platform

Notice Description

Provision of online research ethics platform and research costing.

Procurement Information

Repeat and extension of solution provided by existing supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d054
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085640-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1SQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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