Provision of Research Management System

Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 April 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Award Notice to announce its intention, in accordance with its statutory obligations, to award a contract to Worktribe Ltd for the provision of a consolidated, end-to-end research management system.

This direct award is justified under Paragraphs 7 and 25 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

The services require a platform that is fully integrated with the University's existing technical estate (including HR and Finance systems), workflows, and processes.

Since first procuring Worktribe in 2022, the University has made a substantial investment in system integrations, customisations, and staff training.

These are now embedded in the University's research support operations.

Appointing any alternative supplier would require them to replicate this specific integration a…