Planning

Research Funding Opportunities Platform

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Research Funding Opportunities Platform," aimed at enhancing its educational services. The project falls under the industry category of goods and involves identifying and engaging with suitable market solutions for a platform that offers research funding opportunities, particularly focusing on UK content. The procurement process is slated to commence in mid to late 2025, with critical future notices expected by 31st October 2025. Located in Edinburgh, in the UKM75 region, the University is seeking insights and indicative costs from businesses capable of delivering a platform with high user interface quality and effective integration with the University’s systems. This Prior Information Notice indicates that businesses have until the specified communication date to prepare for engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software and IT firms specialising in educational platforms, particularly those with innovative capabilities in integrating global funding opportunities with user-friendly interfaces. Companies with experience in providing robust reporting functions and single sign-on integrations will find this contract particularly attractive. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the educational sector and strengthen their credentials as providers of integrated digital solutions. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh in this early stage could also facilitate long-term strategic relationships and provide insights into evolving educational technology demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Funding Opportunities Platform

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement process for a Research Funding Opportunities platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this Prior Information Notice is to obtain up to date information from the market in order to: (1) Understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality requirement (2) Provide the University of Edinburgh with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution. At this stage it is envisaged that we will require a Research Funding Opportunities Platform with the following features - High-quality, accessible user interface - Wide-ranging content with global funding opportunities, UK content being essential. - Easy integration with the University's single sign-on. - High-quality reporting functionality, covering the funding opportunities identified in the system and to be able to demonstrate use of and interaction with the system. Prospective suppliers who have the capacity and capability are asked to register an interest on the Public Contracts Scotland site and submit the information as requested in the attached document. It is anticipated that the University of Edinburgh will conduct the procurement exercise mid-late 2025.. A document has been attached to this notice. Please read and follow the pre-market engagement instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534104
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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