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title: "Research Professional Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-12-16"
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# Research Professional Subscription

Buyer: SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-079d7474-e6c1-4c98-81ed-a73aeebcc16c

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## Summary

The procurement process encompasses the awarding of a contract by Solent University for a "Research Professional Subscription" valued at £29,317. This contract, which falls under the subscription services category, is intended to provide the higher education sector with access to the Research Professional funding database. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, given that it was below threshold. The contract period commences on 1st February 2022 and concludes on 31st January 2025, with the award notice published on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the information services and educational resources sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide subscription-based databases or similar services. Companies with capabilities in research funding solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, as the higher education market continues to seek innovative services to support their funding strategies.

## Notice

Subscription to the Research Professional funding database, Research Professional News and Funding Insight for the HE sector. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053520a2-0861-4b95-82c1-f10d7c79c2cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,361 |
| 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 | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053520a2-0861-4b95-82c1-f10d7c79c2cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053520a2-0861-4b95-82c1-f10d7c79c2cf
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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