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title: "Beauhurst research database"
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# Beauhurst research database

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10b6b5ba-dba6-4fd4-8289-593c2f0cbd1b

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## Summary

Coventry University in England has completed a procurement process under the title "Beauhurst research database." The initiative falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) and aims to support the commercialisation of research across three universities in the West Midlands. The procurement was conducted through a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025, with an estimated value of £25,000. The awarding process concluded on 11th October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly SMEs, to provide essential data analysis and tracking services. The role involves identifying and analysing university spin-outs and companies involved in advanced manufacturing with digital innovation in the West Midlands. It offers the chance for businesses to contribute to shaping effective support programmes and demonstrating impact, thereby fostering growth within the innovation ecosystem. Beauhurst, a noted SME, has been chosen as the supplier, which indicates opportunities for similarly positioned businesses to compete in future procurements of this nature.

## Notice

DigiSpin WM aims to create a shared Technology Transfer Office to better support the commercialisation of research across three universities. To achieve this, we need to understand the landscape of university spin-outs, identify best practices, and track our progress. The suppliers comprehensive database allows us to identify and analyse spin-outs from all three universities, benchmark their performance, and track their progress over time. It also allows us to investigate spin outs and companies in advanced manufacturing with digital innovation in and around the West Midlands. This data will help us shape our shared TTO model, developing effective support programs, and demonstrating the impact of our work. We will also get insights into the wider innovation ecosystem, including investors and funding sources, will help us connect our spin-outs with the resources they need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae52e3c-d8f8-4c1f-aa01-e900b00fd0d3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae52e3c-d8f8-4c1f-aa01-e900b00fd0d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae52e3c-d8f8-4c1f-aa01-e900b00fd0d3
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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