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Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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02 Jul 2026 at 17:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for the "Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance," awarding a contract to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited. This contract, with a total value of £10,075,591, will provide Sheffield Hallam University with software supply services classified under CPV code 72268000. The main goals include enhancing the management and reporting efficiency of research activities within the institution. The contract covering the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 was awarded through a direct procurement method, which falls below the competitive threshold, thus bypassing the need for a formal competition process. The services will be delivered in the UKE32 region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement reflecting a sub-central government public authority's investment in research management infrastructure.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing software solutions and support services, especially those specialising in research information management systems. Although the contract was awarded through a direct method on this occasion, understanding the needs and requirements of public authorities like Sheffield Hallam University can strategically position technology firms for future tenders of similar nature. While large enterprises such as Clarivate Analytics have seized this particular opportunity, SMEs with innovative solutions and the ability to enhance workflow processes and data management systems could also find growth potential in this sector, particularly when competitive processes are employed in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract to Clarivate for the provision, support and maintenance of the Converis research management system. Converis is a Current Research Information System (CRIS) used to manage research information and workflows across the research lifecycle, including the development and submission of funding applications, management of research projects and awards, and reporting on research activities and outputs. The system enables the University to improve the management, monitoring and reporting of research activity and research funding across the institution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062494-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,075,591 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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