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Provision of a Research Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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18 Mar 2024 at 12:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Research Management System. The tender, with an end date of 15th March 2024, falls under the 'Industry specific software package' category and has a total value of £533,454. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 15th March 2028. WorkTribe Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, was awarded the contract. The University aims to modernise its research grant management system by moving to a commercial off the shelf SaaS solution from legacy bespoke systems.

This procurement opportunity for the Research Management System by the University of Leeds can benefit businesses involved in software development and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract signifies a move towards cloud-based solutions, offering growth opportunities for businesses specialising in related services. Businesses with expertise in industry-specific software packages can find this tender well-suited for competing and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Research Management System

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for the supply and implementation of a commercial off the shelf SaaS Research Management System. The University's externally funded research grant portfolio is currently managed using an in-house developed, highly bespoke SAP application called KRISTAL, which reports via a bespoke SQL database using QlikView. The proposed contract hopes to modernise and simplify the pre and post-award IT applications landscape with a move to a cloud based solution removing legacy complex bespoke systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87ec67ef-7786-46f2-9793-f87bedd2b655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe23ce0c-ba7f-4fea-9025-551136b13b77
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£533,454 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£533,454 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKTRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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