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    ContractsREF 2029 Research Submissions Platform
    Awarded contract

    REF 2029 Research Submissions Platform

    Awarded
    £780k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Access to the UKRI REF 2029 submissions platform layer for submitting research assessments and institutional documentation.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 11 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £780k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £780,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      SCOUT CONSULTANCY LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    11 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves access to the REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2029 submissions platform, specifically the Submissions Layer component. The platform is designed to facilitate the collection, management, and processing of research submissions for the 2029 research assessment cycle. Organizations and researchers can use this system to submit research outputs, institutional information, and supporting documentation required for the REF 2029 evaluation process. The platform streamlines the submission workflow, ensures compliance with REF guidelines, and provides a centralized repository for all submission-related activities conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

    Track record

    20 awards · 18 winners
    Open field

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    5. The Manufacturers' Information Hub (UK)1× · 5%
    6. Spyrosoft Ltd1× · 5%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f609
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    IT & Software