UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Research Management and Collaboration Solution to University of Southampton

Awarded 20 Dec 2020

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Awarded20 Dec 2020
Value£4,500,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1y 5mo7y 3mo term, 81% elapsed
Awarded 20 Dec 2020Expires 30 Mar 2028

The University of Southampton awarded a contract to SmartSimple Software Inc.

for the provision of a Research Management and Collaboration Solution.

The contract, valued at £4,500,000, supports the University's administration of research funding on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, replacing its current Grants Management platform.

The solution is intended to support core business processes, facilitate interoperability with partner organisations and third-party systems, and help meet contractual commitments to simplify and expedite the commissioning of research.

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