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title: "Pre and Post Award Research Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# Pre and Post Award Research Software

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10b5443c-2467-46d4-b261-a67824bda622

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking a contractor for the "Pre and Post Award Research Software" under the software package and information systems industry category. This direct tender action, valued at £158,342 and classified as a single tender action below threshold, was awarded on 15th March 2022, with the contract commencing on 23rd March 2022 and running until 23rd March 2026. The relevant delivery location is Manchester, specifically postal code M15 6BH.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and research management products, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies that can provide collaborative bid development tools, costing and submission software, or project and expenditure tracking systems would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on electronic solutions in research management aligns with the needs of academic institutions, opening avenues for innovative partnerships and business expansion.

## Notice

Research management product specifically for collaborative bid development, costing and submission and project and expenditure tracking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215203ca-0dec-4cac-a6ae-c913ee5e0cc6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,342 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,342 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215203ca-0dec-4cac-a6ae-c913ee5e0cc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215203ca-0dec-4cac-a6ae-c913ee5e0cc6
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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