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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Research Ethics Review System"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Research Ethics Review System

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd58f70-90c3-4407-8dd6-78aff01ff096

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## Summary

Teesside University is seeking to procure a Research Ethics Review System to be implemented in the 2019/20 academic year. This tender falls under the services category and will take place in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested party to submit a bid, and the tender period closes on 15th March 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and an initial term of four years is proposed, with options for unlimited extensions assessed annually.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to improve research ethics review processes will find this an ideal opportunity to collaborate with an academic institution. The emphasis on adaptability for future needs presents a chance for vendors capable of scalability and ongoing support to establish long-term partnerships with Teesside University.

## Notice

Teesside University seeks to procure a Research Ethics Review System for roll-out in the 2019/20 academic year. The solution will be adopted across the university's academic Schools and academic research staff communities via School Research Ethics Committees, and be used for reporting and audit purposes by the University Research Ethics & Integrity Committee and Research and Innovation Services. The system is required to optimise research ethics review procedures and processes and to ensure that all relevant student and staff research is review appropriately and efficiently. The University's preferred solution must be capable of being adapted in the future on the basis of increased volume of research ethics applications. The initial term of the contract will be 4 years with the option to extend for 12 month periods for an unlimited term. The option to extend will be assessed at the end of each annual period. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c69fce-86a1-4b65-a356-929f2bf85fc7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c69fce-86a1-4b65-a356-929f2bf85fc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c69fce-86a1-4b65-a356-929f2bf85fc7
  13th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Research-Ethics-Review-System/HYT654B4W4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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