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title: "The Provision of E-Prints Software and Consultancy"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# The Provision of E-Prints Software and Consultancy

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8529ada5-b298-4b90-9bd1-5a951ee970a5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for "The Provision of E-Prints Software and Consultancy," with a contract value of £139,920. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages within the services sector. The contract period commenced on 25 August 2017 and will last until 24 August 2018. The procurement process utilised was the Single Source Approval Procedure, and the contract was awarded following the tender's close on 24 July 2017. The location of the buying organisation is Edgbaston, Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 2TT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development and consultancy firms, particularly those focused on educational technologies or consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in EPrints software or similar products would find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore such contracts to build partnerships, enhance their service offerings, and expand their market presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham currently uses EPrints and we would like to upgrade it. We have to use the originators of the software as they own the intellectual property rights and/or copyrights. The original supplier is the sole distributor or agent for the equipment in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a76e3e9-19c0-431d-8733-b21b9394d858 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Approval Procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2017 - 24 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,920 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECS PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2017 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a76e3e9-19c0-431d-8733-b21b9394d858

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a76e3e9-19c0-431d-8733-b21b9394d858
  31st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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