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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of software supply and hosting services for its PURE Research Information Management System. This procurement, classified under the 'Education' sector, was conducted through an open procedure as part of the "goods" category. The contract was awarded to Elsevier B.V., and the agreement was signed on 19th December 2025. The procurement pertains to the UK's Glasgow region (UKM82) and was officially marked as complete with a total contract value of £141,845.04. This award process was covered by the GPA framework and aligns with the Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 14 framework.

This procurement offers notable business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and hosting services within the educational technology sector. Large-scale enterprises such as Elsevier B.V. tend to have a competitive edge due to the scale and breadth of services they can offer. Moreover, the open procedural method encourages broad participation, making it feasible for businesses within and outside of the EU to tender electronically, thereby facilitating international growth opportunities and partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Supply of software and hosting of the PURE Research Information Management S

Notice Description

The University identified a requirement to renew the Supply of software and hosting of the PURE Research Information Management System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University identified a requirement to renew the Supply of software and hosting of the PURE Research Information Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835714
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558808
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

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
£141,845 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20256 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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