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title: "Research Grants Management System"
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# Research Grants Management System

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e6a9e36-2eab-48b3-9268-6d48501da4c5

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking proposals for the "Research Grants Management System" to enhance its research management capabilities. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of £650,000. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 13th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 8th March 2017 and will last until 7th March 2027, with delivery expected in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive research management solutions. Firms that can demonstrate their ability to enhance research performance tracking and evaluation will be well-positioned to compete. As Durham University aims to improve its competitive edge in academia, suppliers who can provide innovative and effective software solutions are particularly encouraged to apply.

## Notice

As a research led university Durham has a strategic need for improved Research Management Information that will allow the University to track and monitor research activity linked to individuals, groups , departments, institutes, faculties and REF UoAs. It will allow the University to quantify and evaluate its overall research performance in a comprehensive and detailed way which has not previously been possible and which will be vital in positioning ourselves in an increasingly competitive environment and assess our performance against our competitors. For further information about Durham University visit: www.durham.ac.uk Additional information: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6754

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7070ff-90b3-4380-9ffe-7d93d19e528d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2017 - 7 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL16 7GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Spennymoor |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7070ff-90b3-4380-9ffe-7d93d19e528d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7070ff-90b3-4380-9ffe-7d93d19e528d
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6754

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.ac.uk

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