Tender

Current Research Information System & On-going Support

GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY

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Tender

12 May 2021 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Glyndwr University, is currently active and focuses on acquiring a modern, flexible cloud-hosted Current Research Information System (CRIS) with ongoing support. Located in Wrexham, Wales, this tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The tender period concludes on 14th June 2021, with the implementation targeted to commence from 1st August 2021, leading to the "Go Live" phase within the 2021/22 financial year. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a contract value of £233,000 anticipated for the successful implementation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with experience in higher education environments. Organisations capable of providing a CRIS that integrates seamlessly with existing corporate systems and supports research management will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should note the requirement for at least one relevant contract example from a UK higher education institution within the last three years to ensure eligibility. Moreover, successful providers may benefit from future renewal opportunities in 2026, highlighting ongoing growth potential in this sector.

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Notice Title

Current Research Information System & On-going Support

Notice Description

The University wishes to procure a modern, interfaced, flexible cloud hosted Current Research Information Software(CRIS) The University is seeking to implement a CRIS that will interface with its main corporate business systems in order to achieve maximum benefits in relation to interfaces /integration and process improvement, It seeks to find a solution that will not only comply with external agendas, manage research capacity and performance data and manage external funding and research ethics workflows, but also enable the user to build detailed, high level reports. A CRIS is required to ensure that the University is able to identify, record, measure and report (internally and externally where appropriate) research capacity and performance in terms of: PGR student supervisory capacity and students supervised Academic external engagement and esteem Research publications and other outputs Research projects and income (applied for and obtained) Research impact Other measures of esteem and engagement A CRIS will: Interface with internal and external systems specified in Section 4.1 of Appendix 1 - Technical Specification Provide a workflow for costing, pricing, monitoring, reporting and internal authorisation of bids for research and related grants and contracts Provide a workflow for central and distributed research ethics review and approval processes Allow access to authoritative research related information that can be accessed via a reporting function within the system Enable the university to make significant improvements to the current administrative processes Enable at least 250 individual academic and professional services staff users and up to 2,000 students to access and use relevant elements of the system To define and implement an interfaced Current Research Information System [CRIS] accessible through the network to all Wrexham Glyndwr University sites. In addition, it should be accessible to remote users (e.g. from home) via the University's staff portal. To ensure that there are seamless and effective links between the CRIS and other corporate information systems including HR, Finance, WAM, SITS, Timetabling, with the University's external Research Repository, and with the University's web site. Training on the system and on installation of vendor packages to enable day to day operation of the system by the University Software licencing including ongoing annual support & maintenance for the system for up to 5 years The Targeted contract dates will commence from 1st August 2021 for the implementation and "Go Live" from a software licencing perspective will commence once final acceptance testing has been signed off during University's 2021/22 Financial Year. (between 1st August 2021 and 31st July 2022). Actual dates to be agreed with the university.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to procure a modern, interfaced, flexible cloud hosted Current Research Information (CRIS). The University is seeking to implement a CRIS that will interface with its main corporate business systems in order to achieve maximum benefits in relation to interfaces /integration and process improvement, It seeks to find a solution that will not only comply with external agendas, manage research capacity and performance data and manage external funding and research ethics workflows, but also enable the user to build detailed, high level reports. A CRIS is required to ensure that the University is able to identify, record, measure and report (internally and externally where appropriate) research capacity and performance in terms of: PGR student supervisory capacity and students supervised Academic external engagement and esteem Research publications and other outputs Research projects and income (applied for and obtained) Research impact Other measures of esteem and engagement A CRIS will: Interface with internal and external systems specified in Section 4.1 of Appendix 1 - Technical Specification Provide a workflow for costing, pricing, monitoring, reporting and internal authorisation of bids for research and related grants and contracts Provide a workflow for central and distributed research ethics review and approval processes Allow access to authoritative research related information that can be accessed via a reporting function within the system Enable the university to make significant improvements to the current administrative processes Enable at least 250 individual academic and professional services staff users and up to 2,000 students to access and use relevant elements of the system To define and implement an interfaced Current Research Information System [CRIS] accessible through the network to all Wrexham Glyndwr University sites. In addition, it should be accessible to remote users (e.g. from home) via the University's staff portal. To ensure that there are seamless and effective links between the CRIS and other corporate information systems including HR, Finance, WAM, SITS, Timetabling, with the University's external Research Repository, and with the University's web site. Training on the system and on installation of vendor packages to enable day to day operation of the system by the University Software licencing including ongoing annual support & maintenance for the system for up to 5 years The Targeted contract dates will commence from 1st August 2021 for the implementation and "Go Live" from a software licencing perspective will commence once final acceptance testing has been signed off during University's 2021/22 Financial Year. (between 1st August 2021 and 31st July 2022). Actual dates to be agreed with the university.

Renewal: Renewals expected in 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02afed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010364-2021
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
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
£233,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£233,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract Renewal in 2026, hence further notices in May 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Arwel Staples
Contact Email
arwel.staples@glyndwr.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978293188

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 2AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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