---
title: "The Provision of Current Research Information Systems CRIS Repository Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04793a"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-02-12"
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# The Provision of Current Research Information Systems CRIS Repository Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04793a

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire initiated a procurement process for the provision of Current Research Information Systems (CRIS) Repository Services, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement followed an open procedure and covered goods, with the procurement stage tagged as "Tender" in 2024 and "Award" and "Contract" in 2025. The tender was valued at £250,000, to be awarded under quality (70%) and cost (30%) criteria, with submission deadlines by 1st August 2024 and bid validity up to 30th September 2024. The project was awarded to Elsevier B.V. Ltd, Amsterdam, for the contract sum of £214,396.60, officially signed on 6th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and information systems, especially those capable of providing high-quality research information solutions. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit, as evidenced by the participation of four SME bids, all submitted electronically. The contract's focus on quality over cost presents an excellent opportunity for high-standard service providers to distinguish themselves. Businesses experienced in servicing higher education institutions would be especially well-suited to compete in such opportunities.

## Notice

The Provision of Current Research Information Systems 'CRIS' Repository

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Current Research Information Systems 'CRIS' Repository Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004692-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £252,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £214,396 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004692-2025
- 2 Jul 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020153-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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