--- title: "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-10-25" --- # (NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40cc22da-148f-407a-8d94-91606b3830df.json) ## Summary Newcastle University is seeking proposals for the supply of a Research Management System to replace existing software tools. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, has a budget of £750,000 and falls under the category of Software supply services. The tender period is open until 24th November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 5th February 2018 and conclude by 31st January 2025. Interested suppliers can submit their expressions of interest via the University’s e-tendering portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and implementation, particularly those experienced in higher education systems. Companies capable of integrating project management and costing solutions with existing platforms such as SAP would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on a proven track record in conforming to UK statutory requirements further enhances the potential for growth for those with relevant expertise in this sector. ## Notice Newcastle University requires a system to support administrators and academics to manage research activity, throughout the project lifecycle. The University has currently 2 bespoke systems which will be replaced: * The Project Administration and Management System (MyProjects) is used to manage all externally funded and strategic projects including research proposals and contracts and enterprise and business development related activities. This system manages around PS100,000,000 of external funding per annum and has approximately 2,000 users. * The Costing and Pricing System (MyProjects Proposals) manages in excess of 3,000 proposals per annum with a total value in excess of PS600 000 000. The key objective of this project is to implement an integrated and fully customised off the shelf system for research costing and project administration & management, to support administrators and academics to manage research activity, throughout the projects lifecycle. The solution will be one that has a proven track record in conforming to conditions (including statutory requirements) governing UK Higher Education research costing and project management. The system must provide a costing/pricing & project administration and management solution and be required to integrate effectively with other established systems including MyImpact (the University's bespoke CRIS system) and SAP (HR, Finance and Business Warehouse). Expressions of interest in this tender can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be51b069-8751-4ad7-a356-1d2c5b71dce2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be51b069-8751-4ad7-a356-1d2c5b71dce2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be51b069-8751-4ad7-a356-1d2c5b71dce2 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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