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title: "The Provision of a Current Research Information System (CRIS) - AWARD"
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# The Provision of a Current Research Information System (CRIS) - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6208f436-33ce-44a9-9050-cc8069988c97

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has awarded a contract to Elsevier B.V. for the provision of a Current Research Information System (CRIS). The contract pertains to the Database-management system industry, classified under CPV codes 48612000 and 48611000. This selective procurement was conducted via a restricted procedure and the awarded contract is valued at £149,030. The contract period starts on 1st June 2024 and ends on 31st May 2027, with the project’s purpose being to manage staff research activity data to support BNU's Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAP) application and REF 2028 submission. The primary location for this project is in High Wycombe, Bucks, within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender award presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms and software providers with experience in database management systems and research information systems. Organisations specialising in academic and research sector solutions, particularly those that can offer robust data management and reporting capabilities, would be well-suited for similar future procurements. Engaging in such opportunities allows businesses to establish themselves in the higher education sector and potentially lead to long-term partnerships with academic institutions. Although the current requirement does not emphasise SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capability to meet BNU's complex needs will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their client base.

## Notice

**This project has now been awarded via G Cloud 13. ** BNU is seeking to implement a Current Research Management System (CRIS) to manage data related to staff research activity. This system will allow us to gather robust data and inform our planned Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAP) application as well as our REF 2028 submission. The in-house research database currently used for this function is no longer adequate for our needs. We are looking to increase research and scholarly activity and this system will allow us to develop an informed strategy for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133dbcf9-8394-488a-a57c-9a5ae3f1589f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,030 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | *** |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package
- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133dbcf9-8394-488a-a57c-9a5ae3f1589f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133dbcf9-8394-488a-a57c-9a5ae3f1589f
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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