Development / sandbox
Free
For testing, training, early scoping, and non-production project development.
Costs and service recovery
REDCap service costs
REDCap service charges, where applicable, relate to managed service support, secure hosting, project setup, administration, training, and ongoing support. They are not software licence fees.
Indicative service categories
LIRCH basic production
Free / £250
For small LIRCH internal projects with minimal support needs. Final decision depends on project type and available funding.
Supported / complex project
Quote-based
For funded, complex, external, non-LIRCH departmental, or managed-build projects.
Indicative cost model
| Project type | Typical model | Indicative cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIRCH internal sandbox or demo | No charge | Free | For training, testing, or early development only. |
| LIRCH internal basic production | Basic service contribution | Free or £250/year | Suitable for small projects with minimal support. |
| LIRCH funded project | Grant-costed support | £500–£3,500+ | Depends on setup, support, complexity, and project duration. |
| Other University of Lincoln department | Department recharge | £500–£1,000/year | For non-LIRCH departmental use of the LIRCH-managed service. |
| Complex, external, NHS-linked, or managed build | Quote-based | To be agreed | Requires review of governance, support needs, and technical complexity. |
| Additional REDCap support | Hourly support | £60–£75/hour | For project build, troubleshooting, training, data import/export, or review. |
Costs are indicative and should be confirmed through the project request and review process.
Why charges may apply
Although REDCap itself is provided to eligible academic institutions without a local software licence fee, operating a secure institutional REDCap service creates real costs, including hosting, backup, maintenance, security, governance, user support, project setup, and specialist administration.