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title: "Provision of a Research Management System"
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# Provision of a Research Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87ec67ef-7786-46f2-9793-f87bedd2b655

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Research Management System. The tender, with an end date of 15th March 2024, falls under the 'Industry specific software package' category and has a total value of £533,454. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 15th March 2028. WorkTribe Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, was awarded the contract. The University aims to modernise its research grant management system by moving to a commercial off the shelf SaaS solution from legacy bespoke systems.

This procurement opportunity for the Research Management System by the University of Leeds can benefit businesses involved in software development and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract signifies a move towards cloud-based solutions, offering growth opportunities for businesses specialising in related services. Businesses with expertise in industry-specific software packages can find this tender well-suited for competing and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The proposed contract is for the supply and implementation of a commercial off the shelf SaaS Research Management System. The University's externally funded research grant portfolio is currently managed using an in-house developed, highly bespoke SAP application called KRISTAL, which reports via a bespoke SQL database using QlikView. The proposed contract hopes to modernise and simplify the pre and post-award IT applications landscape with a move to a cloud based solution removing legacy complex bespoke systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe23ce0c-ba7f-4fea-9025-551136b13b77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £533,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £533,454 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKTRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe23ce0c-ba7f-4fea-9025-551136b13b77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe23ce0c-ba7f-4fea-9025-551136b13b77
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=843680835
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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