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title: "Research Costing and Pricing Solution"
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# Research Costing and Pricing Solution

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c37ba7d6-1ef3-4157-a675-9ca1f82e4cad

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Research Costing and Pricing Solution" was conducted by BIRKBECK COLLEGE, located in London, England with postal code WC1E 7HX. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting the software package and information systems industry. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved past the award stage, concluding with the signing of an active contract starting on 1 November 2025 and ending on 31 October 2028, valued at £128,670. Key dates included the tender end date of 30 May 2025, and the award publication on 15 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements emphasising SME engagement. It is ideal for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems that can deliver bespoke costing and pricing tools effectively. BLACKDACKEL GMBH, an SME based in Munich, Germany, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the benefit regional businesses can derive from such procurements through collaborative agreements. Engaging in this tender would enhance a business's portfolio and expand competitive capabilities within the digital solutions market.

## Notice

Research Costing and Pricing Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70eaac8a-4f6b-40d0-889e-b1bf140969a2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,670 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70eaac8a-4f6b-40d0-889e-b1bf140969a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70eaac8a-4f6b-40d0-889e-b1bf140969a2
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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