Data Services for Ref 2029 Tender in United Kingdom - 146537710

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Data Services for Ref 2029

Deadline: 19 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 04 Aug 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146537710

Document Ref. No.: DDaT26374

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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72300000 - Data services

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Tender Details

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 team seeks a provider to provide research output data, metadata and related services required for REF 2029. The service must integrate with REF 2029 submission and assessment systems and support classification, validation, assessment allocation and audit of submitted outputs. REF 2029 is expected to handle a volume of research outputs comparable to REF 2021 (approximately 200, 000 outputs). The requirement is therefore for a robust, automated and scalable service covering bibliographic matching, metadata provision, citation data, provision of versions of record, and associated support for audit and eligibility checking. The REF is the system for assessing research excellence in UK higher education institutions. The next exercise will conclude in 2029. REF 2029 submissions will be made to up to 34 units of assessment and assessed by expert sub-panels using peer review. Submission components include research outputs, disciplinary-level evidence statements, impact case studies and environment information. The services will support two operational phases: the submission phase, in which outputs are classified and validated, and the assessment phase, in which outputs are allocated to reviewers, supporting materials are supplied, and audit analysis is undertaken. Through this notice, the Buyer is seeking to understand the current market's capability and appetite in relation to the requirement. • Assess whether suppliers can deliver the re...

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