Tender

Research Costing Tool (RCT) - Prior information notice.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking a provider for a new Research Costing Tool (RCT) to replace the outdated pFACT software, which is no longer supported. This tender is classified under the "Business intelligence software package" and is part of the goods procurement category. The initiation of this open tender commenced on November 19, 2018, with a tender period ending on December 17, 2018, after which the contract is expected to commence on April 1, 2019, and run until March 31, 2022. The procurement office is located in Manchester, UK.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on business intelligence and costing tools. Companies experienced in developing and implementing software for educational institutions or research environments would find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method encourages competitive bids, allowing suitable firms to engage and potentially expand their market presence by partnering with a leading university.

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Notice Title

Research Costing Tool (RCT) - Prior information notice.

Notice Description

The University currently uses pFACT as a costing tool for preparing costings and generating income templates for research funders. The costing tool has been in place since 2008. The current version of pFACT is an old one and in September 2013 the supplier, announced "end of life" for all versions of the product as of 30 September 2015. The Research Costing Tool project has been initiated to procure and implement a new costing tool to replace pFACT, for use by all faculties and schools. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccdbdd54-3cc4-4fc4-8c66-2996d91a725b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5
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

48482000 - Business intelligence 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
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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