Tender

Research Costing and Pricing System

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the development of a new Research Costing and Pricing System, to replace their current Unit4's Research Costing and Pricing (RCP) module. This procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, with the project to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated between £50,000 and £100,000. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2025 at 09:00. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in academic and research project management systems. While it is well-suited for larger enterprises due to its requirements, SMEs with relevant expertise might also consider forming partnerships or consortia to compete. The adoption of the new system as per TRAC guidance could position businesses prominently within the educational sector, opening up further potential for long-term partnerships and subsequent contracts.

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Notice Title

Research Costing and Pricing System

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Research Projects costing and pricing system to replace our current system, Unit4's Research Costing and Pricing (RCP) module. The new system must comply with TRAC guidance. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-926b90ab-bf71-4279-9d77-38e0b1601aee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bf6dc2-93dd-494d-ae47-fc81745f2a58
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 (below 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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