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title: "An Online Database of Research Funding Opportunities"
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# An Online Database of Research Funding Opportunities

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-054a72fb-3ff0-457a-b973-c64a34fd51ee

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## Summary

Oxford Brookes University has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a subscription to an online database of research funding opportunities. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with particular emphasis on database systems and research services. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 24th June 2022, set to continue until 23rd June 2025. The initial tender period concluded on 14th April 2022, and the award was published on 23rd June 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and database management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering research services or higher education resources, especially those capable of delivering innovative technology to enhance funding opportunities, would be well-positioned to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. With the growing demand for effective research funding avenues, providers in this sector could see significant growth potential by aligning their services with the needs outlined by educational institutions like Oxford Brookes University.

## Notice

Oxford Brookes University is looking to partner with a supplier who can provide a subscription to an online database of research funding opportunities where our staff based in the UK are able to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180fb7ef-2889-4272-b9a5-3528a865e9f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2022 - 23 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 73110000 - Research services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180fb7ef-2889-4272-b9a5-3528a865e9f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180fb7ef-2889-4272-b9a5-3528a865e9f9
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brookes.ac.uk

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