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09 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process revolves around Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority in Coventry, UK, initiating a direct procurement for a "Pure Research Licence." As the industry category is software packages and information systems, this procurement is vital for integrating a research system into the university's infrastructure. The procurement stage is complete, marked by an award to Elsevier B.V, a large supplier based in the Netherlands. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and spans until 30th June 2028, with a potential extension up to 30th June 2029. The contract's gross value is £125,606.11, and it operates under a 'below threshold - without competition' procurement method.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems targeting educational or research-focused organisations. Companies with expertise in information systems that support academic institutions' operations, particularly in research management, would find this contract advantageous. Businesses that can integrate systems seamlessly into existing university infrastructure without causing significant downtime or additional costs would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. The focus on direct procurement suggests potential for ongoing partnerships with Coventry University for software solutions catering to their unique academic needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pure Research Licence

Notice Description

Pure research system. The system is integrated into the university's infrastructure and processes, and any savings from a competitive process would be outweighed by the cost and time of change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064849-2026
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
Below threshold - without 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
£104,671 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

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