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title: "RESAS Research Delivery Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802146"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# RESAS Research Delivery Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802146

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## Summary

The procurement process, entitled "RESAS Research Delivery Framework," was conducted by the Scottish Government, with its central office located in Glasgow. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the general public services sector, and targets the development of an online management information system to enhance research evaluation and data tracking. Situated in the UKM region, this open procurement adopted the 'Open procedure' method, culminating in its award stage on 18 June 2025. The process was completed with a contract value of GBP 354,209, signed on 15 May 2025, supporting the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme 2022-2027, which continues until 31 March 2027.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, research data management, and systems integration. The project offers a long-term engagement potential through maintaining and operating a federated research information system used by universities, research institutes, and charities. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering robust, scalable software solutions to track and assess research impacts might find this contract especially lucrative. Although the contract was ultimately awarded to Elsevier Ltd, businesses operating within the EU are evidently in a favorable position to compete, demonstrated by the electronic bid submitted from within the EU.

## Notice

The current Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme 2022-27 continues to 31 March 2027. This programme involves collaboration, co-ordination and networking across scientific disciplines and maintains long-term research programmes.In order to demonstrate research impact, value for money and accountability, systematic recording of inputs, an online management information system is required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

an online management information system is required capable of delivering the following services -Collection of grant-funded research related outputs and outcomes for research evaluation. -Track research data and evidence to assess impacts of funded research. -Federated system used by other funders with standard format. This system will be used by research institutes, universities and charities to track research and evidence for standard outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532890 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £354,209 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532890

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532890
  RESAS Research Delivery Framework - The current Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme 2022-27 continues to 31 March 2027. This programme involves collaboration, co-ordination and networking across scientific disciplines and maintains long-term research programmes.In order to demonstrate research impact, value for money and accountability, systematic recording of inputs, an online management information system is required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802146

## Provenance

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