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title: "Research information Management System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Research information Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a948b28-9646-4981-a311-571017350716

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for a Research Information Management System with a total contract value of £190,677.6. This contract was awarded through a framework agreement (ref RM1557.14) and is categorised under "Software package and information systems" within the services industry. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 13th December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2029. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing comprehensive research management solutions, particularly those capable of working within a framework agreement setting. Companies like Elsevier B.V., who was awarded this contract, showcase the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure substantial contracts. Businesses capable of offering robust and scalable software packages will find such tenders an excellent avenue to expand in the academic sector. Additionally, this procurement highlights the importance of establishing strong relationships and compliance with framework agreements, which can be a decisive factor in the selection process.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are looking for a Research Information Management System which has been awarded through Framework agreement ref RM1557.14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c190b19-950f-43b0-96d6-ae12ef08aab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,677 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,677 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c190b19-950f-43b0-96d6-ae12ef08aab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c190b19-950f-43b0-96d6-ae12ef08aab3
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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