---
title: "PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05859e"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05859e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Glasgow involves a contract for the provision and implementation of a research management system, classified under research services. The procurement is a selective tendering method using a competitive procedure with negotiation. Situated in Glasgow (UKM82), the procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 12 March 2026, following the contract's signing on 18 February 2026. The process was designed to ensure competitive bids, requiring submissions to demonstrate technical capabilities (60%), formal bid presentations (20%), and price competitiveness (20%). The awarded contract is valued at £794,390 and has been successfully granted to Worktribe, an SME based in Nottingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions that support research management systems. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality technical solutions and competitive pricing are best suited to participate in similar tenders. SMEs with proven expertise in research services software will find this a beneficial contract facilitating growth. Businesses that can navigate competitive procedures with negotiation effectively can leverage their strengths to secure future opportunities in governmental and educational sectors. Companies interested should prepare their technical proposals and financial aspects to meet selective criteria, highlighting their ability to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022448-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £794,390 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022448-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022445-2026
- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047832-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807000
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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