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title: "Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-19"
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# Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f7d7092-01a7-4922-86be-a50d06963de2

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for a "Research Costing, Pricing and Approval system" in the software package and information systems category. The tender, identified as FRAM-1481-25-WP, involved a single tender action (below threshold) method, directly awarding the contract to Worktribe Ltd. The procurement covers locations in Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London, with the contract period set from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2026. The total value awarded amounts to £93,728 GBP, and the award was published on 19th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems aimed at research project management. With the involvement of multiple regions across the United Kingdom, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such projects. Competing for similar tenders could provide visibility and growth potential by enabling businesses to contribute innovative solutions in research support tools. Partnering with establishments like Coventry University can open doors to further opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Post award, Pre award and Reporting products for costing and approval of research projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d8d00a-37cf-4a91-a621-d4bbf8bb02eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,728 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d8d00a-37cf-4a91-a621-d4bbf8bb02eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d8d00a-37cf-4a91-a621-d4bbf8bb02eb
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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