Research Grants Management System
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£300k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
04 Mar 2026
Description
The University currently uses Unit 4 Agresso Research Costing and Pricing (ARCP) as its research grant management system and costing tool. It provides valuable data and reports as part of Aston's pre/post-award grants processes and houses the approvals process via an automated system in Agresso. The tool also functions as a storage facility for application and award paperwork, tax liabilities and due diligence.
Scope
- Reference
- 1094
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 12 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2029Possible extension to 11 Feb 2031
Any subsequent extension to the contract will be agreed between Aston and the Supplier. It is likely that Aston will seek the Supplier to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. For any extension(s) to the contract, discussions with the Supplier shall be conducted sufficiently far in advance of the contract expiry date to arrive at an agreed position. The ability to continually meet the University's Key Performance Indicators and service level agreement whilst delivering best value and sustained performance and support will impact the decision to extend.
- CPV classifications
- 72260000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Total price for complete implementation, including all licences, project management and ongoing costs over the period of the contract. | cost | 20.00% |
| Quality | Functional and Non-Functional Requirements. | quality | 80.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£300k
Award date
04 Mar 2026
Contract start
30 Apr 2026
Contract end
30 Apr 2029