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title: "Symplectic Elements Research Management System"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Symplectic Elements Research Management System

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-556c5441-871e-47d8-a6ba-0817c7286931

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is currently completing a procurement process for a software package and information system, specifically the "Symplectic Elements Research Management System." This tender falls within the category of goods and has been valued at £167,000. The contract was initiated on February 1, 2021, with an anticipated conclusion date of March 2, 2024. The procurement followed a direct award method, and the tender period concluded on January 31, 2021.

This contract presents opportunities for growth targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software development and information systems. Businesses equipped to provide innovative technological solutions in research management would particularly benefit, as they can leverage their capabilities to build a competitive edge in future tenders and projects related to Sheffield Hallam University's needs.

## Notice

Awarded contract for Symplectic Elements Research Management System. The contract has been extended under the current provisions of the contract to allow us time to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a3e682-12b1-4ef2-9ab1-91527144874b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 2 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a3e682-12b1-4ef2-9ab1-91527144874b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a3e682-12b1-4ef2-9ab1-91527144874b
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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