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title: "RSpace Enterprise - Academic Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d27461c-bbeb-4ca3-8ff8-9860edd9a56d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# RSpace Enterprise - Academic Renewal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d27461c-bbeb-4ca3-8ff8-9860edd9a56d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, awarded a contract for the renewal of RSpace Enterprise, an academic subscription service. The contract, valued at £14,454, was awarded to Research Innovations Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh, and covers the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. This procurement follows a competitive quotation process below the threshold and was finalised on 25 April 2024. The contract is classified under CPV code 79980000 (Subscription services), with the main delivery location being CB2 0QH in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription-based digital services and solutions for academic institutions. Companies with experience in providing high-quality, scalable software solutions tailored for academic or research environments would be well-positioned to compete in such procurements. The competitive quotation method, although limited, indicates a collaborative opportunity for SMEs to showcase their expertise and secure contracts that allow for sustained business growth and potential future collaborations with public sector organisations.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision for a RSpace Enterprise renewal . This procurement has been concluded via a competitive quotation (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca54198e-a276-4e28-bec3-5e92ccde34c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,454 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 09:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca54198e-a276-4e28-bec3-5e92ccde34c8
- 30 May 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca54198e-a276-4e28-bec3-5e92ccde34c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca54198e-a276-4e28-bec3-5e92ccde34c8
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad37fb85-e430-47ff-8b9f-d0500e6edef1

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