Award

Research Ethics System

  • The University Of Kent

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-013573

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04eb3e (view related notices)

Published 8 April 2025, 10:49am



Scope

Reference

25-010

Description

A system to support automation and standardisation of the research ethics process is urgently required. This will reduce burden on Professional Service staff with positive impacts on staff and student satisfaction. A system will also increase transparency and central oversight which will reduce financial, legal and reputational risks.

Contract value £181,421 exc VAT


Contract 1. Research ethics system

Supplier

Contract value

  • £181,421 excluding VAT
  • £217,705.20 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

8 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 17 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

18 April 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 19 April 2025 to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years, 11 months, 12 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 73110000 - Research services

Contract locations

  • UKJ4 - Kent

Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award


Supplier

WORKTRIBE LTD

  • Companies House: 04576074
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGY-5139-LLQN

Engineers House The Promenade

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. Research ethics system


Contracting authority

The University Of Kent

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007150
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYN-9654-JPQJ

The Registry,

Canterbury

CT2 7NZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ44 - East Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government