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title: "Research Finance and Costing Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565ca"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# Research Finance and Costing Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565ca

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed its procurement process for a Research Finance and Costing Solution, initially initiated through a tender prior to October 2025. The process followed an open competitive flexible procedure, ultimately culminating in an award on the 11th of December 2025, with signed contracts active until December 2030. This procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category, primarily addressing the need for financial systems software packages. The University's location is Plymouth, Devon, UK, specifically targeting delivery within the UKK41 region. This procurement process facilitated various stages, including tender and award, ensuring adaptability in requirements with options for future direct awards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software, particularly SMEs like Worktribe Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. With the provision for potential 1+1 year extensions beyond the initial five-year term, businesses have an opportunity to engage in long-term service provision, including SaaS subscription, training, and ongoing support. Companies with expertise in accounting systems, system management software, and financial information systems will find this contract conducive to growth by supporting the innovative research needs of a prominent educational institution like the University of Plymouth. Furthermore, the competitive nature of the procurement method underscores the suitability of businesses adept at navigating flexible competitive procedures.

## Notice

The University seeks a finance and costing solution for Research. The resultant contract will be for a minimum of 5 years and will include, SAAS subscription, transition, training and ongoing support. The Authority reserves the right to adapt requirements during this tender and will revise timelines accordingly if necessary The Authority reserves the right to direct award the following 5 year contract and will consider this solution embedded technology

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 1 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-02-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £599,935 |
| Lots value | £599,935 |
| Awards value | £556,493 |
| Contracts value | £556,493 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon |

## 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
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000123-2026
- 6 Oct 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062377-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042922-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000123-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062377-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042922-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96410&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement
- https://www.worktribe.com

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