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title: "Provision of a Research Information Management System"
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# Provision of a Research Information Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0405c5ca-8202-4dff-bea6-4faa2bf4b9bd

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a Research Information Management System, valued at £1,608,871. This initiative falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and was aimed at enhancing the management and reporting of research and enterprise activities within the university. The tender period ended on 28th June 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st August 2021 and run until 31st July 2031. The project, situated in Leicester, East Midlands, was executed using a non-standard procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research management systems and associated software solutions. Companies offering robust, end-to-end software packages that facilitate tracking, monitoring, and reporting within academic and research settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Providers that focus on innovative and scalable solutions in higher education will find this an advantageous area for growth, particularly as universities seek to modernise their research management capabilities.

## Notice

The proposed contract is for the supply and implementation of an end-to-end commercial off the shelf Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the University. The system will provide University Researchers, Professional Services staff, College staff and University Senior Management, with a suite of easily accessible tools within one platform to manage, track progress, monitor and report University pipelines, portfolios and history of research and enterprise activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6ca985-4cfb-45ca-b866-9ee817e9dc76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,608,871 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,608,871 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKTRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6ca985-4cfb-45ca-b866-9ee817e9dc76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6ca985-4cfb-45ca-b866-9ee817e9dc76
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=606178575
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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