Tender

Provision of Improved Research Platform

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

22 Oct 2024 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University (DMU) has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Improved Research Platform" to enhance their current post-award research IT system. Categorised under software package and information systems, this procurement is open to bids and will be targeting IT software and educational software within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period closing on 27th November 2024, with a contract period spanning from 14th March 2025 to 14th March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in integrated IT systems and software solutions. It offers a chance to develop a comprehensive research management system for a prominent university, encompassing both post-award management and an outputs/data repository. Companies with expertise in interfacing with existing IT systems and providing user-friendly solutions for research staff will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Large-scale IT service providers with a focus on education and research infrastructure would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Improved Research Platform

Notice Description

DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award (LOT 1) and outputs & data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The new Solution should enable an integrated approach whilst providing clarity and ease of use for research staff as well as personnel required to data capture, monitor and report on for the University and external entities. All further detail, including the full extent of Requirements, is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation attached to this project. Additional information: DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award (LOT 1) and outputs & data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The Procurement is split into two Lots and Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots. All the required Invitation to Tender documentation including the full set of Requirements applicable for each Lot can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home for the Provision of Improved Research Platform, Reference 1832/24. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a496218-7cad-4a3e-914d-3596ccd92119
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48517000 - IT software package

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2030 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE1 9BH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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