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UWS-2025-169

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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28 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland, located in Paisley, initiated an open tender process for acquiring a licence to use the Elsevier Pure Research Information Management System under the identifier UWS-2025-169. This process falls within the goods category of the educational sector and adheres to an open procurement method, which is the simplest and most straightforward form of tendering. The contract was intended for a five-year licence to be accessed through the JISC Research Management Systems DPS. Despite this effort, the procurement was marked as unsuccessful at the award stage on 28th July 2025. The main procurement was to be confined to the region of the UKM, with no delivery options beyond this area.

While this procurement did not succeed, similar contracts in the future may present substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research management systems and related fields. Companies proficient in supplying digital management solutions and possessing expertise in licensing agreements would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. This process demonstrates an ongoing demand within educational institutions for advanced research management technology, presenting growth prospects for businesses ready to meet these complex technological and operational requirements. Engaging in these tenders not only aligns with sector-specific expertise but also potentially opens doors to partnerships within the public educational framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWS-2025-169

Notice Description

Licence for use of Elsevier Pure Research Information Management System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a five year licence to access Elsevier Pure Research Information Management System via the JISC Research Management Systems DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805612
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535619
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
david.benstead@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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