Award

Research Award Management System

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for a Research Award Management System, which is intended to manage grant applications both pre and post-award, as well as providing a costing tool. This procurement was conducted under the open procedure method, utilising the CCS GCloud 11 framework. The contract, valued at £400,000, was formally awarded on 31 October 2019. The relevant delivery location for this system is Aberdeen, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software companies, particularly those with expertise in managing grant processes and financial planning tools. Businesses that specialise in cloud software solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to explore future engagements in public procurement, particularly in the education sector. The successful supplier for this contract was Worktribe, indicating both a competitive landscape and the potential for further contracts within similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Research Award Management System

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - The University has a requirement for a Research Award Management System. This is software to manage grant applications (pre and post award) and includes a costing tool. The system has been procured using the CCS GCloud 11 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - The University has a requirement for a Research Award Management System. This is software to manage grant applications (pre and post award) and includes a costing tool. The system has been procured using the CCS GCloud 11 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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