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Research Management Administration System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Research Management Administration System, under the open procedure method. The tender, identified as DA0346, was aimed at acquiring goods in the education sector and has been awarded to Worktribe, an SME based in Nottingham, UK. The procurement, which involved an expenditure of £447,722, covers the UK region, specifically the area designated as UKM75. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025, following the award notice published in July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education technology solutions. Companies that can develop and supply research management systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit. With the procurement initiated through the Government’s G-Cloud 14 framework, it highlights the trend towards cloud-based solutions in public sector procurement, creating further opportunities for businesses engaged in software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The open procedure underlines transparency and accessibility, encouraging participation from SMEs. With the contract term being initially set for three years with an optional one-year extension, it may also offer long-term engagement prospects for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Research Management Administration System

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of a Research Management Administration System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the provision of a Research Management Administration System for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend by a period of up to 12 months.. Direct Award from Crown Commercial Services, G-Cloud 14. 3 year contract with an optional extension for a period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803076
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533631
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
Large, 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
£447,722 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7450401621

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1EJ
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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