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title: "Current Research Information System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# Current Research Information System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57784f78-0a8e-4345-8fd5-a42989586724

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the Current Research Information System to DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £492,356.40 GBP. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2027. The deadline for the tender was 6th September 2023, with the contract awarded on 17th November 2023.

This opportunity for business growth in the library management system industry is well-suited for large businesses capable of providing specialised services. The University of Sussex as the buying organisation sought a supplier through a selective procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find it challenging to compete due to the nature of the procurement method. Businesses interested in providing goods related to library management systems could explore similar future tender opportunities.

## Notice

Current Research Information System (CRIS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe12fcf-2ad6-4dbf-8888-e44a04bb4a6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,297 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,356 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| 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

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe12fcf-2ad6-4dbf-8888-e44a04bb4a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe12fcf-2ad6-4dbf-8888-e44a04bb4a6b
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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