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title: "RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software"
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# RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f783660-dd2a-48c7-874e-8eeeca00acee

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "RHUL-26023 Procurement of PARMS-S Research Management Software" has reached the award stage as of 6th May 2026. Managed by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, this procurement sought a software package within the industry category of Software and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000) for delivery in the South East, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £294,493, was finalised on 11th March 2026 with a start date of 1st September 2026 and an end date of 31st August 2031. Academia Limited has been appointed the supplier for this procurement, executed through a Software License Resellers Agreement, with a procurement method labelled as "Other" and marked complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT system provision and management, particularly those with expertise in research project management software for academic institutions. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, benefiting large-scale IT service providers with the requisite capabilities to deliver complex software solutions within the academic sector. Such contracts can offer sustained business growth, especially when engaging with prestigious institutions like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, where successful implementation can lead to further procurement opportunities and long-term partnerships. Large enterprises are well suited to compete for such contracts, given the scale and complexity involved.

## Notice

Awarded to Academia for an IT System used to find, bid and manage research projects across the University via SLRA (Software License Resellers Agreement).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19841db6-91aa-4633-a1bf-146ecb1064f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,493 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19841db6-91aa-4633-a1bf-146ecb1064f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19841db6-91aa-4633-a1bf-146ecb1064f5
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105242&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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