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title: "WRDS Renewal"
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# WRDS Renewal

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c7d6032-9c1b-4d5d-8b96-f4853e63e89f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WRDS Renewal" project, valued at £40,839.05, was conducted by Coventry University, located in Coventry, England. This process, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," falls strictly within the realm of services. The procurement method was a single tender action, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a direct procurement approach. The award was completed on 7th June 2025, and the contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, highlighting the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities mainly for SMEs specialising in software package and information systems. An ideal candidate would be a business capable of providing comprehensive data services compatible with Wharton Research Data Services, which Coventry University requires. Given the direct procurement method and a focus on SMEs, agile companies proficient in software services stand to benefit greatly, especially those with a proven track record in delivering robust information systems solutions. The contract notably reflects Coventry University's commitment to engaging with skilled suppliers at a local and international level, like the University of Pennsylvania, who was awarded this contract.

## Notice

Wharton Research Data Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b01675a-35c9-48d0-b0c9-927ec7c81a69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,839 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,839 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b01675a-35c9-48d0-b0c9-927ec7c81a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b01675a-35c9-48d0-b0c9-927ec7c81a69
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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