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title: "Provision of portal to identify external funding opportunities"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Provision of portal to identify external funding opportunities

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-176fe838-8a71-44ec-8e3f-6e49d151e3cf

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has initiated a tender process for the provision of a portal to identify external funding opportunities. The contract, starting on 20th September 2024, will last for two years with a possible extension. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The contract value is £150,000, in the category of research services, and the delivery addresses include various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender opportunity by the University of Central Lancashire can benefit businesses looking to provide services related to researching external funding opportunities. Organizations offering technology solutions, data analysis services, and software development may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The opportunity allows for a contract period of up to five years, presenting a chance for sustainable business growth and collaboration with a reputable academic institution.

## Notice

A service that will allow UCLan's academic and professional community, including current students to create highly specific funding searches, which will return a comprehensive list of external funding opportunities that matches the users search criteria. The user must be able to save the search and set up a regular email alert that will alert the user to new and updated opportunities that match their search criteria. Contract start date 20th September 2024 for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further three x 12 months. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b2859d-fd0a-4a57-ae2c-96bfa640ae07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b2859d-fd0a-4a57-ae2c-96bfa640ae07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b2859d-fd0a-4a57-ae2c-96bfa640ae07
  16th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uclan/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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