This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, recently initiated a tender process seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based Research Awards Management System and associated implementation services. The procurement falls under the services category, following an open procedure. Although the tender was initially active and included a tender submission deadline of 11th April 2025 at 12:00 PM, the process was eventually cancelled. The contract intended to streamline the management of research and knowledge exchange projects, enhance operational efficiency, and improve data integration and automation within the University’s existing systems, specifically for the Education industry category within the region of UKM82.

Despite the cancellation, this procurement initially opened substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in cloud-based solutions, particularly those with experience in higher education institutions. Firms specialising in software development, data integration, and project management, especially those familiar with research management solutions, were positioned well to compete. The contract, valued at £1,350,000, underscored significant growth potential for businesses equipped to meet the robust technical, quality, and economic criteria, including a history of similar project implementations and fulfilment of information security standards. Companies embracing electronic submission and invoicing methods could also engage with the procurement platform to enhance their visibility and credibility with buyers like the University of Strathclyde.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provsion of Research Award Management System

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based end-to-end Research Awards Management System and associated implementation services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based end-to-end Research Awards Management System. The primary goal is to unify and streamline the management of research and knowledge exchange (KE) projects across their full lifecycle, from proposal development through costing and pricing to post-award management. The solution should integrate seamlessly with the University's existing systems and improve operational efficiency through enhanced data management, integration, and automation.

Renewal: Five, one year optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792624
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532915
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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