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Current Research Information System

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Nov 2021 at 10:45

Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesex University is seeking suppliers for the "Current Research Information System" project, categorised under software package and information systems. Located in London (postcode NW4 4BT), this procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 17th November 2021. The university uses an open procurement method and is particularly interested in suppliers with proven experience in providing integrated digital research management systems to support the research lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in research management systems, data integration, and analytics. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of the academic environment and previous successful implementations in similar contexts would be well-positioned to compete. Successful engagement in this project could enable businesses to expand their footprint within the educational sector, particularly in relation to enhancing research capabilities and operational efficiencies within universities.

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Notice Title

Current Research Information System

Notice Description

Middlesex University requires a supplier who has the ability to deliver this contract and can demonstrate previous experience and a broad skills base in the provision of systems supporting the research lifecycle. We recognise that the digital services needed to underpin and support research are multi-faceted and complex. We see the adoption of this integrated digital research management and support service as crucial to providing effective and efficient management of the research lifecycle and associated resources and informing decision-making and planning which will enable us to be more proactive in securing and mobilising funding and resources, as well as promoting research outputs and expertise to funders and potential partners for increased research impact. We require a solution for integrated digital research information management, with the scope of requirements encompassingA) A core module for research information management (including integration with (or replacement and mi

Lot Information

Lot 1

Middlesex University requires a supplier who has the ability to deliver this contract and can demonstrate previous experience and a broad skills base in the provision of systems supporting the research lifecycle. We recognise that the digital services needed to underpin and support research are multi-faceted and complex. We see the adoption of this integrated digital research management and support service as crucial to providing effective and efficient management of the research lifecycle and associated resources and informing decision-making and planning which will enable us to be more proactive in securing and mobilising funding and resources, as well as promoting research outputs and expertise to funders and potential partners for increased research impact. We require a solution for integrated digital research information management, with the scope of requirements encompassingA) A core module for research information management (including integration with (or replacement and migration off) the current Eprints research repository and Figshare data repository for research output and academic staff profile management),B) An ethics module for managing ethics applications and approvals, C) Functionality to enable us to manage the postgraduate research degree student lifecycle from registration to degree award, marking milestones, which integrates with our MISIS student records system. D) Reporting and analytics which support all stages of the research lifecycle and allow data to be extracted for use in our Tableau reports.E) An easy-to-use, engaging, and seamless interface for use by both academics and professional services staff, which supports the research lifecycle and acts as the 'single source of truth' We wish to be able to implement CRIS functionality in a staged modular approach, with initial modules covering the following core areas of functionality:* Core Research Information management - Including o integration with HR and Finance (Oracle PAFIS), o Pre- and Post-Award research funding management, including costings and project milestones, notifications of funding and knowledge exchange opportunities, o links to research outputs including integration with (or replacement of) our Research Repository (Eprints) and Figshare research data repository, o provision of researcher/academic staff profiles to encourage engagement and facilitate reporting and analytics at various levels within the organisation and integration with our mdx.ac.uk site to allow these to be presented as a means of raising our staff profile.* Post-Graduate Research Student progression - encompassing registration, key milestones, supervisor meetings and feedback, encouraging student engagement, and supporting the overall postgraduate research student lifecycle.* Ethics - Integration with Infonetica (or replacement of) functionality to manage research ethics applications and approvals. Additional information: to be re tendered in Lots

Renewal: Proposed term is 5 years with options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027655-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Kerry Wroe
Contact Email
upohelp@mdx.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW4 4BT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Hendon
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

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