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title: "Current Research and Information System"
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# Current Research and Information System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35dcc976-6052-4b64-a54b-ae9c064b70e6

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the "Current Research and Information System" via the G Cloud Framework. The procurement process was selective, with a contract value of £251,128. The tender period ended on 29th January 2024, and the contract period is from 31st March 2024 to 30th March 2028. The buying organisation is the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England, within the services industry category.

This tender for the Current Research and Information System presents opportunities for businesses, especially those providing database software services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses interested in providing services to the research and innovation sector should consider engaging with the University of Southampton for potential future opportunities within the industry category of services.

## Notice

Contract awarded for Current Research and Information System for Research and Innovation Services via the G Cloud Framework following the recommended selection process and desktop evaluation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656f4cd-5f64-4f60-ab6b-e7f47cc588e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,128 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656f4cd-5f64-4f60-ab6b-e7f47cc588e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656f4cd-5f64-4f60-ab6b-e7f47cc588e4
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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