Scope
Reference
SH_UoP_ResearchAccountingSystem
Description
The University seeks a finance and costing solution for Research. The resultant contract will be for a minimum of 5 years and will include, SAAS subscription, transition, training and ongoing support. The Authority reserves the right to adapt requirements during this tender and will revise timelines accordingly if necessary The Authority reserves the right to direct award the following 5 year contract and will consider this solution embedded technology
Contract 1. Provision of Research Costing and Pricing Solution
Supplier
Contract value
- £556,493 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 December 2025
Contract dates
- 11 December 2025 to 10 December 2030
- Possible extension to 11 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Additional Year 6 and Year 7 extension options.
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority reserves the right to place a subsequent 5 year contract for subscription and annual support costs by direct award, to recognises that this system will likely be regarded as embedded technology.
CPV classifications
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
Contract locations
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Finalisation of KPIs forms part of the mobilisation, which was not completed at the time of UK7 publication
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Worktribe Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGY-5139-LLQN
Engineers House, The Promenade, Clifton Down
Bristol
BS8 3NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Research Costing and Pricing Solution
Contracting authority
University of Plymouth
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHL-4825-PGGL
Drake Circus
Plymouth, Devon
PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stephanie Hurrell
Telephone: +44 1752588160
Email: stephanie.hurrell@plymouth.ac.uk
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government