--- title: "RESEARCH INTEGRITY & ETHICS ONLINE TRAINING SOLUTION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-07-20" --- # RESEARCH INTEGRITY & ETHICS ONLINE TRAINING SOLUTION Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33db3e8a-fb90-4202-8e38-492603785e01.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by De Montfort University for a contract titled "Research Integrity & Ethics Online Training Solution." This opportunity falls under the educational software package category and is based in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is Tender, with the submission deadline set for 3rd August 2021. The contract duration is expected to commence on 1st October 2021 for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extensions for up to four additional years, subject to performance evaluations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and training solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive online training programmes. Companies that focus on research and development consultancy services may also find this contract suitable. The value of the contract ranges from £75,000 to £100,000, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within the higher education sector. Interested businesses should prepare their proposals in accordance with the specifications detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. ## Notice The University requires the provision of a Solution to provide training for DMU academic staff and students on ethics and integrity issues, initially for a year, but with scope of extend the contract beyond that as set out in the ITT. A single Contract will be awarded as a result of this procurement; there shall be no division into Lots. Full details of the University's Requirements can be found in the Specification (Schedule 2) of the ITT. Any Contract awarded shall be for an Initial Term of 1 year, but with the potential to extend, at the sole discretion of the University and subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed Supplier, for a further 4 (four) periods of each of 12 (twelve) months, making for a total potential Contract duration of 5 (five) years. It is anticipated that the Contract Start Date will be required to be 1st October 2021. Additional information: The University requires the provision of a Solution to provide training for DMU academic staff and students on ethics and integrity issues, initially for a year, but with scope of extend the contract beyond that as set out in the ITT. A single Contract will be awarded as a result of this procurement; there shall be no division into Lots. Full details of the University's Requirements can be found in the Specification (Schedule 2) of the ITT. Any Contract awarded shall be for an Initial Term of 1 year, but with the potential to extend, at the sole discretion of the University and subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed Supplier, for a further 4 (four) periods of each of 12 (twelve) months, making for a total potential Contract duration of 5 (five) years. It is anticipated that the Contract Start Date will be required to be 1st October 2021. Please Note: ** All details relating to this Procurement are to be found in our ITT documentation and all clarification questions/completed submissions MUST be sent via the In-tend Portal. Requests for clarifications via email will not be responded to.** ** For all documentation relating to this procurement please refer to the Intend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb726b2-4a5e-4d0f-8920-9b6869d95bf4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2021 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb726b2-4a5e-4d0f-8920-9b6869d95bf4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb726b2-4a5e-4d0f-8920-9b6869d95bf4 20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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