Tender

Provision of Improved Research Platform

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

22 Oct 2024 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University (DMU) has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Improved Research Platform," classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and involves two lots: a post-award research management system and an outputs and data repository system. The total value of the tender is approximately £1,207,000 GBP, with the deadline for submissions set for 27 November 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on 14 March 2025 and will run for five years, with options for extensions. The procurement method is open, and submissions are to be made electronically. The location for project execution is De Montfort University in Leicester, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced with academic and research institutions. Ideal candidates would have the capability to deliver integrated IT platforms that enhance current manual processes and interface with existing systems. Companies offering robust post-award research management solutions or data repository systems should find this contract particularly appealing. The tender is well-suited for vendors looking to establish or strengthen relationships within the higher education sector and support advanced research management functions at a leading UK university.

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Notice Title

Provision of Improved Research Platform

Notice Description

DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current post-award research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award (LOT 1) and outputs and data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs and data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. Full details, including the full extent of Requirements can be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the Provision of Improved Research Platform, Ref. 1832.

Lot Information

Post Award Research Management System

DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform (IRP) Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award research management system (LOT 1). The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The Requirements have been clearly separated for each of Lot 1 and 2 and these can be found as part of the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the 'Provision of Improved Research Platform', Ref. 1832/24. Tender responses may be submitted for one or both Lots. Additional information: Refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for all other information.

Options: Further 2+2+1 years potentially available under the Contract beyond the Initial Term at the University's sole discretion.

Renewal: Option extensions of 2 + 2 +1 years are potentially possible under this Contract (at the sole discretion of the University) in addition to the above mentioned Initial Term of 5 years.

Outputs and Data Repository System

DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses an outputs & data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The Requirements have been clearly separated for each of Lot 1 and 2 and these can be found as part of the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the 'Provision of Improved Research Platform', Ref. 1832/24. Tender responses may be submitted for one or both Lots. Additional information: All other information to be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: Further 2+2+1 years available at the University's sole discretion beyond the Initial Term of 5 years.

Renewal: The Contract contains the ability for further option extensions of 2+2+1 years at the University's sole discretion, beyond the above-mentioned Initial Term of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afed
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034064-2024
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
£1,207,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,207,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Whitehall, Category Manager ICT.
Contact Email
paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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