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title: "Research Funding Search Tool"
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# Research Funding Search Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a97639-6dca-4e6e-afba-1884dc4aa619

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a supplier for the "Research Funding Search Tool," which falls under the industry category of software supply services. This procurement process, classified as an open tender, is in the award stage as of 21 December 2021. The tender involved a total value of £264,134 and is expected to be delivered over a contract period that begins on 21 January 2022 and concludes on 30 January 2027. Proposals were due by 11 October 2021, and the services will be delivered to the South West region of England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions tailored to research and funding management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in user-friendly online platforms and an understanding of academic funding dynamics would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, as the University of Bristol seeks a tool that enhances funding search capabilities for its staff and affiliates.

## Notice

The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues. This tender aimed to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987916b5-1694-4364-8350-549058aaed37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,134 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,134 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987916b5-1694-4364-8350-549058aaed37
- 14 Sep 2021 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a25dc90-8975-47e2-839e-6ea2f5717cea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987916b5-1694-4364-8350-549058aaed37
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a25dc90-8975-47e2-839e-6ea2f5717cea
  14th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
  University of Bristol Tender Portal
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/go/71183389017BC07913BB
  Tender Link

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