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title: "Pure Research Application Annual Maintenance 2022"
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# Pure Research Application Annual Maintenance 2022

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93431528-af55-4706-9a0f-2eeefe02df8f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pure Research Application Annual Maintenance 2022" was conducted by The University of Birmingham, focusing on software support services. The tender, identified as FP9789/21, reached its end date on the 2nd of December 2021 and has been awarded to Elsevier B.V. The contract values at £28,268.20, with the contract period commencing on the 1st of January 2022 and running until the 31st of December 2022. This process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software support and maintenance services, enabling them to grow their business through the provision of necessary technical support to educational institutions. Companies with experience in software development and maintenance, particularly those familiar with university systems and frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

## Notice

Pure Research Application Annual Maintenance 2022. This contract awarded under framework: FRAM288/15.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85d16d9-ac6e-44b6-8c02-4746c3524480 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,268 |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85d16d9-ac6e-44b6-8c02-4746c3524480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85d16d9-ac6e-44b6-8c02-4746c3524480
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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