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title: "Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution"
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# Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9474526-401c-4149-8f73-7c11faf3688f

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a "Provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution," valued at £4.5 million. This process, conducted under a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, was initiated to replace the existing Grants Management platform and facilitate the administration of research funding on behalf of The Department of Health and Social Care. The contract commenced on 20th December 2020 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of a four-year extension. The procurement was classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000) and the contract impacts the South East region of England.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly those in the IT and software development sectors. Providers capable of delivering robust research management platforms, offering ongoing support, and complying with interoperability requirements are well-suited to compete. As the University focuses on enhancing collaboration and efficiency in research processes, businesses that can demonstrate a track record of innovation and technical expertise may find this a lucrative avenue for growth.

## Notice

The University of Southampton has been awarded a contract to continue the administration of research funding on behalf of The Department of Health and Social Care. The new contract commenced on 1.4.2018 and will run initially up to 31st March 2023 with an option to extend for a further 4 years. In order to meet the requirements of the new contract the University will be replacing its current Grants Management platform. This procurement sought an innovative technology provider to deliver a Research Management and Collaboration Solution to support core business processes, facilitate interoperability with partner organisations and third party systems, and aid us in meeting contractual commitments to simplify and expedite the commissioning of research. We sought to engage a technology provider who can deliver technical solutions, support the ongoing development and innovations for the solution and provide advice to meet our business need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d591750-f549-468a-a357-d48d18ac49a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTSIMPLE SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d591750-f549-468a-a357-d48d18ac49a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d591750-f549-468a-a357-d48d18ac49a7
  10th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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