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PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, a body governed by public law, conducted a procurement process for the "PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System," categorised under the education sector (CPV code 73110000). This process covered the UKM82 region, with the contract awarded on 18th February 2026 and valued at £794,390. The procurement followed a selective method using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The award phase is complete, with Worktribe identified as the supplier. Initially, the tender phase allowed electronic submissions until 10th September 2025, indicating a well-structured process designed to enhance efficiency.

The procurement of a research management system presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in software and IT services, given its focus on service delivery in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this suitable, as evidenced by Worktribe, a Nottingham-based SME, securing the contract. Businesses with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing are poised to benefit. The selective procurement method with negotiation underscores the importance of quality and effective pricing strategy, offering firms the chance to establish or expand their presence in the education and public sector markets through similar partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£794,390 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Worktribe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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