---
title: "Research Funding Search Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de31"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Research Funding Search Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de31

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## Summary

The University of Bristol conducted a tender for the "Research Funding Search Tool", aimed at procuring an industry-specific software package to support its Research and Enterprise Division (RED). The procurement is classified under goods and employs an open procedure for bidding. The active procurement stage is currently ongoing, with bids submitted before the deadline of 11 October 2021. The University is located in Bristol, UK, and intends for this vendor-hosted web service to help staff access global funding opportunities and relevant policy news.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development and research service firms, especially those specialising in SaaS solutions and funding management tools. Companies that can provide intuitive, user-friendly platforms to facilitate funding searches and offer additional features such as automated updates and news feeds would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at approximately £250,000, is set for an initial duration of three years with potential extensions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to engage in public procurement.

## Notice

The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues. This tender aimed to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following Open competition, a contract has been awarded a SaaS solution for a period of 3 year plus 2 x 1 year option periods

Options: The contract has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years, with 2 further 1 year option periods (3+1+1)

Renewal: The intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031992-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,134 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031992-2021
- 7 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022210-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/go/71183389017BC07913BB
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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