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(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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10 Apr 2018 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking a supplier for the project titled "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System," which falls under the software supply services industry category. Located in Newcastle, England, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £326,519. The contract is effective from 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st January 2025. Expressions of interest were solicited through an open procurement method, with the tender period formally ending on 24th November 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software and IT service providers, particularly those experienced in research management systems and familiar with UK Higher Education requirements. Businesses capable of offering customised solutions that integrate with existing platforms would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing research administration and project management, this contract could enable successful bidders to expand their portfolio within the academic sector and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable institution like Newcastle University.

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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-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ee2a22-756f-47ca-9885-2cfe433af242
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£326,519 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,519 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Jan 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912225360

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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