Tender

(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

25 Oct 2017 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking proposals for the supply of a Research Management System to replace existing software tools. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, has a budget of £750,000 and falls under the category of Software supply services. The tender period is open until 24th November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 5th February 2018 and conclude by 31st January 2025. Interested suppliers can submit their expressions of interest via the University’s e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and implementation, particularly those experienced in higher education systems. Companies capable of integrating project management and costing solutions with existing platforms such as SAP would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on a proven track record in conforming to UK statutory requirements further enhances the potential for growth for those with relevant expertise in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires a system to support administrators and academics to manage research activity, throughout the project lifecycle. The University has currently 2 bespoke systems which will be replaced: * The Project Administration and Management System (MyProjects) is used to manage all externally funded and strategic projects including research proposals and contracts and enterprise and business development related activities. This system manages around PS100,000,000 of external funding per annum and has approximately 2,000 users. * The Costing and Pricing System (MyProjects Proposals) manages in excess of 3,000 proposals per annum with a total value in excess of PS600 000 000. The key objective of this project is to implement an integrated and fully customised off the shelf system for research costing and project administration & management, to support administrators and academics to manage research activity, throughout the projects lifecycle. The solution will be one that has a proven track record in conforming to conditions (including statutory requirements) governing UK Higher Education research costing and project management. The system must provide a costing/pricing & project administration and management solution and be required to integrate effectively with other established systems including MyImpact (the University's bespoke CRIS system) and SAP (HR, Finance and Business Warehouse). Expressions of interest in this tender can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be51b069-8751-4ad7-a356-1d2c5b71dce2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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