Planning

(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Planning

18 Jun 2017 at 20:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System" is being conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England. This project falls within the software supply and implementation services industry category and is currently at the planning stage. The deadline for expressions of interest is midday on Thursday, 6th July 2017, following the early engagement notice published on 18th June 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000 and aims to replace existing bespoke research management systems to enhance project lifecycle management for approximately 2000 users.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with a focus on research management systems that can cater to complex organisations like universities. Companies that have experience integrating solutions with established systems such as SAP will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to new contracts, increased visibility within the education sector, and a chance to showcase innovative software solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of academic institutions.

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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. At present the University utilises three bespoke, in-house developed research management systems: 1. MyProjects: A post award project / document management tool. 2. MyProjects Proposals: A pre-award proposal costing tool. 3. MyImpact: A Current Research Information System (CRIS) in which information on publications, research and teaching evaluation activities is collected. My Projects: The University is seeking to replace MyProjects (see 1 above), with an option to replace MyProjects Proposals (see 2 above), dependent upon comparative functionality / integration issues / timescales. The current MyProjects system will soon come to the end of its life and needs to be replaced. It is used to manage all externally funded and strategic projects including research proposals and contracts and enterprise and business development related activities. The system manages around PS100m of external funding per annum and has approximately 2000 users. MyProjects Proposals: The MyProjects Proposals system is a bespoke project proposal costing tool. Our current system manages in excess of 3000 proposals per annum with a total value in excess of PS600m. The replacement system(s) will be an integral component(s) of the University's 'end to end' project management system and as such will be required to integrate effectively with other established systems including MyImpact, SAP (HR, Finance and Business Warehouse). This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is designed to alert the market to our future intent to tender for this requirement and to give prospective bidders the opportunity to indicate if they have an existing off-the-shelf solution that could meet our requirements. There will be an opportunity for presentations / visits to be arranged as part of this market research stage. We are interested to hear from prospective bidders with recent experience of supplying research management solutions of the nature described to organisations similar in size and complexity to Newcastle University. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Deadline to express an interest is midday on Thursday 6th July 2017. The contract reference is (NU/1303) Supply of a Research Management System. Additional information: Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Deadline to express an interest is midday on Thursday 6th July 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331878f7-355f-4984-9e23-4e11757bd418
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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