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title: "Current Research System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bba"
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# Current Research System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bba

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Current Research Information System (CRIS) to manage research outputs and assessment exercises. The procurement, classified under the industry category of database systems (CPV 48610000), involved a limited tender method due to technical reasons, with the contract awarded to Elsevier B.V. The contract, valued at £366,548, was signed on 20th August 2024 and is set to last for a period of six years. This procurement process was crucial for compliance with the REF (Research Excellence Framework), UKRI, and HESA reporting requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the database systems or research management software sectors. Companies specialising in providing comprehensive research information systems, particularly those adept at meeting stringent compliance and technical requirements, stand to benefit. As the tender did not involve quality evaluation but prioritised technical necessity, specialised firms like Elsevier B.V. edged out the competition. The contract’s substantial value and long duration make it an attractive prospect for companies looking to grow within the education and research management market.

## Notice

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises. Contract for a period of 6 years. Additional information: As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

### Procurement Information

The Current Research Information System (CRIS) is a critical system for submission to REF (Research Excellence Framework) and supports compliance reporting for UKRI and the annual HESA student and staff returns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029775-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £366,548 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029775-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776212
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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