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title: "Research Ethics System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb3e"
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# Research Ethics System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb3e

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## Summary

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for a "Research Ethics System" to WORKTRIBE LTD. The procurement process, which falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, and research services, was completed through a direct award method. This system aims to automate and standardise the research ethics process, enhancing transparency, reducing financial, legal, and reputational risks, and positively impacting staff and student satisfaction. The contract, valued at £181,421 (excluding VAT), begins on 19th April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030, with delivery taking place in the Canterbury area. The award notice was issued on 8th April 2025, and the formal contract signing is scheduled for 18th April 2025, following a standstill period ending on 17th April 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities, particularly for companies already integrated into the university's existing systems, like software providers and IT service firms. Businesses that specialise in research services and software development would be well-positioned to compete due to their technical expertise and capability to innovate in research ethics automation and standardisation. Given the need for system integration with existing platforms such as Staff Connect and UBW, suppliers with an established presence and compatibility in the education sector stand to benefit significantly from similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

A system to support automation and standardisation of the research ethics process is urgently required. This will reduce burden on Professional Service staff with positive impacts on staff and student satisfaction. A system will also increase transparency and central oversight which will reduce financial, legal and reputational risks. Contract value PS181,421 exc VAT

### Procurement Information

The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. Worktribe is already in use and therefore already integrated with key systems such as Staff Connect and UBW which will significantly reduce implementation costs. Ongoing maintenance costs in the form of staff time will also be minimised by consolidating systems. Ethics details can be linked to information on funded projects stored in the pre-award module.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013573-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,421 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013573-2025
- 10 Mar 2025 at 17:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008615-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013573-2025
  8th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008615-2025
  10th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worktribe.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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