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SciVal Extension

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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10 Dec 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SciVal Extension" contract was conducted by the University of Sussex, a public body based in Brighton, United Kingdom, and focusses on extending an industry-specific software package. Designated under the industry category of goods, this procurement method was identified as 'limited', occurring without prior publication of a call for competition due to its scope. The process has been completed, with Elsevier B.V. selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £54,350.99, was officially awarded on 31st October 2025. Although the procurement stage has moved to the award phase, it's notable that one lot within the tender was cancelled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with specialised software solutions, particularly those with experience in providing services to educational institutions. While the contract with Elsevier B.V. has concluded, competitors in the software industry should monitor similar opportunities from the University of Sussex. Companies adept in offering bespoke educational technology solutions could be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders, as the demand for specialized academic software remains robust. This lays a fertile ground for SMEs and large enterprises specializing in software development and consulting services aimed at the educational sector.

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Notice Title

SciVal Extension

Notice Description

Extension of SciVal contract

Procurement Information

Under threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f25d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
r.dewar@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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