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Research Information Repository

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), focused on the establishment of a "Research Information Repository", a crucial element of the university's research infrastructure. The contract was awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 2nd June 2026. This project, under the "Software package and information systems" category, aimed to procure and implement a new repository system vital for making CCCU research accessible and meeting open access requirements. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, below threshold standards, and the implemented contract commenced on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those capable of facilitating the transition and implementation of critical research infrastructure systems. Organisations proficient in delivering robust digital solutions that enhance research discoverability and compliance with open access requirements are well-suited to this type of contract. Businesses equipped to offer innovative and scalable repository systems can significantly contribute to the university's strategic objectives, thus securing a foothold in the education and research technology sector.

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Notice Title

Research Information Repository

Notice Description

The Repository is a critical piece of the university's research infrastructure as it provides a record of CCCU's research and is needed to meet the open access requirements of both research funders and the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The repository is key in making CCCU research discoverable by providing a public interface which is syndicated to search engines such as Google. This project seeks to identify, procure and implement a replacement repository system and to export the data from the current system to the new system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051787-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

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