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Provision of Research Ethical Review Software

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking suppliers for the new "Provision of Research Ethical Review Software", part of its ongoing commitment to the education sector. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 22 July 2019. This project aims to enhance the efficiency and consistency of the ethics application process across the University, Colleges, and Schools. The tender was conducted through the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal, using an open procurement method. Businesses interested in this project should note that the submission deadline was set for 25 January 2019.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software solutions for educational institutions or ethical review processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering similar services would be especially well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on increasing process efficiency, companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of ethical review systems and possess relevant certifications will find themselves in a favourable position to engage with the University’s needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Research Ethical Review Software

Notice Description

Provision of Research Ethical Review Software and associated services. The objective is to procure a new research ethical review software to streamline the process from ethics application to approval across the University, Colleges and Schools. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award.Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Edinburgh needs an efficient system that increases process consistency and improves productivity, making the process of ethics applications simpler for researchers, administrators and reviewers. The objective is to procure a new research ethical review software to streamline the process from ethics application to approval across the University, Colleges and Schools.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.Regulations 2015

Renewal: Three further periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£205,710 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Grace Neumann
Contact Email
andrew.helmn@ed.ac.uk, grace.neumann@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFONETICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338578
    Provision of Research Ethical Review Software - Provision of Research Ethical Review Software and associated services. The objective is to procure a new research ethical review software to streamline the process from ethics application to approval across the University, Colleges and Schools. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award.Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361442
    Provision of Research Ethical Review Software - Provision of Research Ethical Review Software and associated services. The objective is to procure a new research ethical review software to streamline the process from ethics application to approval across the University, Colleges and Schools. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award.Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

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