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title: "Research Information Repository"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3c"
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# Research Information Repository

Buyer: CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3c

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), focused on the establishment of a "Research Information Repository", a crucial element of the university's research infrastructure. The contract was awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 2nd June 2026. This project, under the "Software package and information systems" category, aimed to procure and implement a new repository system vital for making CCCU research accessible and meeting open access requirements. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, below threshold standards, and the implemented contract commenced on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those capable of facilitating the transition and implementation of critical research infrastructure systems. Organisations proficient in delivering robust digital solutions that enhance research discoverability and compliance with open access requirements are well-suited to this type of contract. Businesses equipped to offer innovative and scalable repository systems can significantly contribute to the university's strategic objectives, thus securing a foothold in the education and research technology sector.

## Notice

The Repository is a critical piece of the university's research infrastructure as it provides a record of CCCU's research and is needed to meet the open access requirements of both research funders and the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The repository is key in making CCCU research discoverable by providing a public interface which is syndicated to search engines such as Google. This project seeks to identify, procure and implement a replacement repository system and to export the data from the current system to the new system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051787-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051787-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.canterbury.ac.uk
- https://www.elsevier.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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