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title: "Ethics Module for Research Award Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d10"
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# Ethics Module for Research Award Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d10

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is soliciting bids for the 'Ethics Module for Research Award Management System', classified under software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This procurement process is categorised as 'goods' and follows a limited tendering method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical nature of the requirements. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2022, with a total value of £315,000. The initial contract term is for 5 years, with the possibility of five 1-year extensions. The delivery is specified for the Aberdeen region, UKM50.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for software and information systems firms, particularly those skilled in developing integrated modules for research management systems. Businesses that have experience with existing solutions and can demonstrate technical capability are well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the award process, where competition is limited for technical reasons, smaller and specialised providers may find a favourable environment to establish or expand partnerships with the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice

Ethics Module for the University of Aberdeen's Research Award Management System. The module is supplementary to our existing system which there is already a contract in place for.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). In this particular case, the Ethics Module is supplementary to our existing Research Award Management System and a change from the incumbent provider would require reimplementation of the solution which would impact on institutional research management for approx 2 years internal resource would be required to implement a new system. It is not economically viable to fund the current system and an alternative.

Options: The initial term of the contract is 5 years with 5 x optional extensions of 1 year

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the Public (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005751-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £315,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005751-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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