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Research-funding information system

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for a "Research-funding information system". The primary aim of this tender was to provide a web-based system that aggregates UK and international research funding information, useful for researchers seeking funding opportunities. This procurement pertains to the goods category and includes software-related services, internet services, research services, and research consultancy services. The procurement process, initiated as an open tender, reached its award stage on 29 May 2025, with the contract signed on 28 May 2025. The entire tender process included key dates such as the submission deadline on 1 April 2025 and the award conclusion on 21 April 2025.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software development, internet services, and research consultancy. Businesses equipped to supply technological solutions that integrate data from varying sources into a cohesive database would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Companies like Idox Software Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of entities that stand to gain by participating in such tenders, with the chance to enhance visibility and establish long-term relationships with educational institutions like Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

Research-funding information system

Notice Description

In order to support researchers in finding and obtaining research funding, the Research Service subscribes to a web-based, externally-provided system that draws upon a range of UK and overseas funding information and collates this into a searchable database of funding opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148975
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148975
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72400000 - Internet services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFWTWARE

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