# Manchester Open Research Environment, advancing the University's green open access \(OA\) strategy - Request for Information

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The University of Manchester.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The University of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Published: 12 February 2025
- Contract start: 26 May 2025
- Contract end: 25 February 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: ec2abddb-a91a-44a8-bdc0-2ce68f787d1c-825711
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d09be01-c73c-4ad7-9bd4-3f92966ac241

## Description

The University is undertaking a project to advance our green open access \(OA\) strategy\. Green OA allows for self-archiving of research outputs whilst remaining fully compliant with funder OA policies\. We are examining options to enable us to disseminate research and maximise impact most effectively by virtue of a modernised green OA environment\. This request for information will be used to shortlist suppliers for a subsequent closed procurement exercise\. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation\. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023\. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organisation in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice\. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2abddb-a91a-44a8-bdc0-2ce68f787d1c-825711)