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Quality Management System for Clinical Trials Unit

University of Exeter

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Exeter

Buyer Address: Northcote House, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Melanie Cox

Contact Email: m.cox@exeter.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 13:30
Deadline
28 Jan 2026, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48170000 - Compliance software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The University of Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is undertaking this procurement process to select an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) for use over the coming years. Whilst ExeCTU have an incumbent system they are keen to engage the market and understand whether alternative solutions add further value in respect to operational needs. Such that the selected solution as an outcome of this procurement process will align with the sector’s best practice and strengthen their compliance profile to potential collaborators, which is absolute must in this sector. The sought-after solution must comply with clinical trials regulation and Good Clinical Practice, and meet expectations of regulatory inspectors. In particular, it should provide robust functionality for managing the CTU’s Standard Operating Procedures and other controlled documentation. The eQMS software is utilized by up to 50 core users and with up to 3 users with full system admin rights to make amendments to the system set up. Suppliers should also be able to provide implementation support, ongoing training, and continuing system support.

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003102-2026

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Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 100,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2029-03-22T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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