--- title: "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-04-10" --- # (NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87ec10a9-3b7a-4e19-a3a9-5ede368d5445.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking a supplier for the project titled "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System," which falls under the software supply services industry category. Located in Newcastle, England, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £326,519. The contract is effective from 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st January 2025. Expressions of interest were solicited through an open procurement method, with the tender period formally ending on 24th November 2017. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software and IT service providers, particularly those experienced in research management systems and familiar with UK Higher Education requirements. Businesses capable of offering customised solutions that integrate with existing platforms would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing research administration and project management, this contract could enable successful bidders to expand their portfolio within the academic sector and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable institution like Newcastle University. ## 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/11ee2a22-756f-47ca-9885-2cfe433af242 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £326,519 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £326,519 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2018 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ee2a22-756f-47ca-9885-2cfe433af242 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ee2a22-756f-47ca-9885-2cfe433af242 10th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - 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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