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title: "Award Notice for the CRIS/RIMS Procurement using G-Cloud 13"
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# Award Notice for the CRIS/RIMS Procurement using G-Cloud 13

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84023ac3-4fbf-438f-bfc5-bfa65ca1b87c

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for a Current Research Information System (CRIS)/ Research Information Management System (RIMS) using G-Cloud 13. The total contract value is £360,000, starting from August 1st, 2023, and lasting until July 31st, 2027. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on June 28th, 2023. The main procurement category for this opportunity is services, and the buyer is the University of Chester located in England.

This tender for a CRIS/RIMS procurement at the University of Chester provides business growth opportunities for companies in the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £360,000, is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses specialising in software solutions and research information management systems could compete for this contract. The contract period spans over four years, presenting a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder. The procurement process aimed to ensure quality services through a selective approach, allowing for tailored solutions to meet the University's specific research needs efficiently.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the service assessment from G-Cloud 13, supplier demonstrations and clarifications for a Current Research Information System (CRIS)/ Research Information Management System (RIMS). All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9368211c-03d5-429f-8ed5-3b2359aa8539 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| 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

- 1 Aug 2023 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9368211c-03d5-429f-8ed5-3b2359aa8539

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9368211c-03d5-429f-8ed5-3b2359aa8539
  1st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www1.chester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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