---
title: "Pure Research Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# Pure Research Licence

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d8

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## Summary

The contracting process revolves around Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority in Coventry, UK, initiating a direct procurement for a "Pure Research Licence." As the industry category is software packages and information systems, this procurement is vital for integrating a research system into the university's infrastructure. The procurement stage is complete, marked by an award to Elsevier B.V, a large supplier based in the Netherlands. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and spans until 30th June 2028, with a potential extension up to 30th June 2029. The contract's gross value is £125,606.11, and it operates under a 'below threshold - without competition' procurement method.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems targeting educational or research-focused organisations. Companies with expertise in information systems that support academic institutions' operations, particularly in research management, would find this contract advantageous. Businesses that can integrate systems seamlessly into existing university infrastructure without causing significant downtime or additional costs would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. The focus on direct procurement suggests potential for ongoing partnerships with Coventry University for software solutions catering to their unique academic needs.

## Notice

Pure research system. The system is integrated into the university's infrastructure and processes, and any savings from a competitive process would be outweighed by the cost and time of change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064849-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,671 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064849-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064849-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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