--- title: "Research Funding Opportunities Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2025-07-07" --- # Research Funding Opportunities Platform Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Research Funding Opportunities Platform," aimed at enhancing its educational services. The project falls under the industry category of goods and involves identifying and engaging with suitable market solutions for a platform that offers research funding opportunities, particularly focusing on UK content. The procurement process is slated to commence in mid to late 2025, with critical future notices expected by 31st October 2025. Located in Edinburgh, in the UKM75 region, the University is seeking insights and indicative costs from businesses capable of delivering a platform with high user interface quality and effective integration with the University’s systems. This Prior Information Notice indicates that businesses have until the specified communication date to prepare for engagement. This tender presents significant opportunities for software and IT firms specialising in educational platforms, particularly those with innovative capabilities in integrating global funding opportunities with user-friendly interfaces. Companies with experience in providing robust reporting functions and single sign-on integrations will find this contract particularly attractive. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the educational sector and strengthen their credentials as providers of integrated digital solutions. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh in this early stage could also facilitate long-term strategic relationships and provide insights into evolving educational technology demands. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement process for a Research Funding Opportunities platform. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of this Prior Information Notice is to obtain up to date information from the market in order to: (1) Understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality requirement (2) Provide the University of Edinburgh with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution. At this stage it is envisaged that we will require a Research Funding Opportunities Platform with the following features - High-quality, accessible user interface - Wide-ranging content with global funding opportunities, UK content being essential. - Easy integration with the University's single sign-on. - High-quality reporting functionality, covering the funding opportunities identified in the system and to be able to demonstrate use of and interaction with the system. Prospective suppliers who have the capacity and capability are asked to register an interest on the Public Contracts Scotland site and submit the information as requested in the attached document. It is anticipated that the University of Edinburgh will conduct the procurement exercise mid-late 2025.. A document has been attached to this notice. Please read and follow the pre-market engagement instructions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534104 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534104 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534104&idx=1 7th July 2025 - Research Funding Opportunities Platform PIN - supporting document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534104 Research Funding Opportunities Platform - The University of Edinburgh is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement process for a Research Funding Opportunities platform. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803639 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803639 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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