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Research Ethical Review Software

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a prominent educational institution in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for a "Research Ethical Review Software." The contract, with a value of £242,484.88, covers a three-year period with an optional extension of twelve months. This contract, awarded on 23rd March 2026, falls under the "Education" industry category and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, executed through Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 14 framework. This initiative aims to bolster the administration and review of ethics applications within the university, highlighting opportunities for software providers in the education sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to ethical review processes. Infonetica Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar businesses equipped with innovative software solutions may find ample opportunity in such public procurement processes. This procurement could allow tech firms to expand their footprint in the education sector, particularly those focusing on compliance and administrative efficiency. The University of Edinburgh's influence and demand for specialised software provide a stable platform for business growth, encouraging SMEs to engage with public contracts to enhance their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Ethical Review Software

Notice Description

Procurement of a Research Ethical Review Software for a period of 3 years + optional 12 month extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Research Ethical Review Software required by the University of Edinburgh to manage and review ethics applications. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an optional extension of up to 12 months.. This is a Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services, G-Cloud 14. The contract period is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827268
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552246
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
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
£242,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFONETICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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