--- title: "Provision of Improved Research Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-10-22" --- # Provision of Improved Research Platform Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b692906-b62a-48c8-a249-94b9417a884c.json) ## Summary De Montfort University (DMU) has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Improved Research Platform" to enhance their current post-award research IT system. Categorised under software package and information systems, this procurement is open to bids and will be targeting IT software and educational software within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period closing on 27th November 2024, with a contract period spanning from 14th March 2025 to 14th March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in integrated IT systems and software solutions. It offers a chance to develop a comprehensive research management system for a prominent university, encompassing both post-award management and an outputs/data repository. Companies with expertise in interfacing with existing IT systems and providing user-friendly solutions for research staff will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Large-scale IT service providers with a focus on education and research infrastructure would be well-suited to compete. ## Notice 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 & 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 new Solution should enable an integrated approach whilst providing clarity and ease of use for research staff as well as personnel required to data capture, monitor and report on for the University and external entities. All further detail, including the full extent of Requirements, is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation attached to this project. Additional information: 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 & 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 Procurement is split into two Lots and Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots. All the required Invitation to Tender documentation including the full set of Requirements applicable for each Lot can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home for the Provision of Improved Research Platform, Reference 1832/24. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a496218-7cad-4a3e-914d-3596ccd92119 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48517000 - IT software package - 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package ## Release History - 22 Oct 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a496218-7cad-4a3e-914d-3596ccd92119 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a496218-7cad-4a3e-914d-3596ccd92119 22nd October 2024 - 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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