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title: "Current Research Information System"
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# Current Research Information System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cfe5da5-5a0b-41b0-9fa8-feb95c9a1cc1

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham (postcode B4 7ET), has completed the procurement process for a "Current Research Information System." This tender falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Elsevier B.V., a large-scale supplier from the Netherlands. The award was finalised on 5th December 2024, with key timelines including the tender period ending on 4th December 2024 and the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. The total value of the contract is £225,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with a major academic institution. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive research information systems and those familiar with framework agreements like G Cloud will find this tender particularly advantageous. Although the current contract was awarded to a large firm, there is potential for future similar opportunities, thereby offering growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions in the academic software sector.

## Notice

Call off from G Cloud 14 for the provision of the Pure system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecabf95c-dabf-4858-9046-62ee6455e771 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecabf95c-dabf-4858-9046-62ee6455e771

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecabf95c-dabf-4858-9046-62ee6455e771
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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