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title: "Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance"
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# Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d8

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for the "Converis Research Management System, Support and Maintenance," awarding a contract to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited. This contract, with a total value of £10,075,591, will provide Sheffield Hallam University with software supply services classified under CPV code 72268000. The main goals include enhancing the management and reporting efficiency of research activities within the institution. The contract covering the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 was awarded through a direct procurement method, which falls below the competitive threshold, thus bypassing the need for a formal competition process. The services will be delivered in the UKE32 region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement reflecting a sub-central government public authority's investment in research management infrastructure.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing software solutions and support services, especially those specialising in research information management systems. Although the contract was awarded through a direct method on this occasion, understanding the needs and requirements of public authorities like Sheffield Hallam University can strategically position technology firms for future tenders of similar nature. While large enterprises such as Clarivate Analytics have seized this particular opportunity, SMEs with innovative solutions and the ability to enhance workflow processes and data management systems could also find growth potential in this sector, particularly when competitive processes are employed in the future.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract to Clarivate for the provision, support and maintenance of the Converis research management system. Converis is a Current Research Information System (CRIS) used to manage research information and workflows across the research lifecycle, including the development and submission of funding applications, management of research projects and awards, and reporting on research activities and outputs. The system enables the University to improve the management, monitoring and reporting of research activity and research funding across the institution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062494-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,075,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 17:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062494-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062494-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://clarivate.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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