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Provision of a Research Information Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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29 Jun 2021 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a Research Information Management System, valued at £1,608,871. This initiative falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and was aimed at enhancing the management and reporting of research and enterprise activities within the university. The tender period ended on 28th June 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st August 2021 and run until 31st July 2031. The project, situated in Leicester, East Midlands, was executed using a non-standard procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research management systems and associated software solutions. Companies offering robust, end-to-end software packages that facilitate tracking, monitoring, and reporting within academic and research settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Providers that focus on innovative and scalable solutions in higher education will find this an advantageous area for growth, particularly as universities seek to modernise their research management capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Research Information Management System

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for the supply and implementation of an end-to-end commercial off the shelf Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the University. The system will provide University Researchers, Professional Services staff, College staff and University Senior Management, with a suite of easily accessible tools within one platform to manage, track progress, monitor and report University pipelines, portfolios and history of research and enterprise activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0405c5ca-8202-4dff-bea6-4faa2bf4b9bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6ca985-4cfb-45ca-b866-9ee817e9dc76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,608,871 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,608,871 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.nortey@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441162522452

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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