---
title: "PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558385"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-09-21"
---

# PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558385

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully concluded the procurement process for a two-year renewal subscription to Research Professional, referenced as PPE Ref 3873. This award falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 27th August 2018, with a total contract value of £102,518.40. The process was initiated to secure a critical service that supports the university's research grant portfolio, with procurement policy exceptions having been duly completed.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and education services sector, particularly those offering subscription-based platforms or tools that facilitate research funding access. Companies similar to Research Research Ltd., which have a proven track record in providing essential services to educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature. Businesses that specialise in technology solutions for academia, particularly those focusing on grant management and research funding databases, should consider exploring similar contracts to expand their market presence.

## Notice

PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional. Research Professional is the universally used tool throughout Colleges providing weekly updates and tailored searches of grant calls from all major research funders. The provider is a long-standing supplier to the University of Glasgow providing a critical service in support of the institution's research grant portfolio, and widely used within the sector. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331992 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,518 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | RESEARCH RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331992

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331992
  PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional - PPE Ref 3873 Provision of Two year renewal subscription to Research Professional. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558385

## Provenance

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