22nd January 2026
NOTICE OF DIRECT APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the University of Botswana has approved Direct Appointment of Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd in accordance with Section 52(1)(j) of the Public Procurement Act of 2021 and Regulations 20(1)(b) and (d) of the Public Procurement Regulations of 2023.
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SUBJECT OF PROCUREMENT |
Provision of Converis Research Management System Support and Maintenance License for 2026/2027 |
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METHOD OF PROCUREMENT |
Direct Procurement Method |
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APPOINTED SUPPLIER/CONSULTANT |
Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd |
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REASON FOR DIRECT APPOINTMENT |
Converis Research Management System is a proprietary product hence can only be obtained from Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd |
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CONTRACT DURATION |
Twelve Months |
This notice displays approval of the procurement method in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2021.
Authorized for display on the University of Botswana’s website.
Name: T. Gabasiane
For the Accounting Officer