--- title: "Current Research Information System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-10-11" --- # Current Research Information System Buyer: MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89a53fa3-4f17-4cf3-9439-3f60a5308b20.json) ## Summary Middlesex University is currently seeking a supplier for the "Current Research Information System" project, aimed at enhancing the management of the research lifecycle through an integrated digital service. This opportunity is classified under the software package and information systems industry, with specific requirements for functionalities such as research information management, ethics application management, and support for the postgraduate research degree student lifecycle. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 17th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 31st January 2027, with delivery addresses accepted across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for software development and service integration companies, particularly those with proven experience in research management systems and related technologies. Businesses that specialise in creating user-friendly interfaces, data analytics, and systems that integrate with educational institutions' existing frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. By leveraging their expertise in comprehensive digital solutions, contenders can not only contribute to Middlesex University's research capabilities but also potentially expand their market reach within the higher education sector. ## Notice Middlesex University requires a supplier who has the ability to deliver this contract and can demonstrate previous experience and a broad skills base in the provision of systems supporting the research lifecycle. We recognise that the digital services needed to underpin and support research are multi-faceted and complex. We see the adoption of this integrated digital research management and support service as crucial to providing effective and efficient management of the research lifecycle and associated resources and informing decision-making and planning which will enable us to be more proactive in securing and mobilising funding and resources, as well as promoting research outputs and expertise to funders and potential partners for increased research impact. We require a solution for integrated digital research information management, with the scope of requirements encompassing A) A core module for research information management (including integration with (or replacement and migration off) the current Eprints research repository and Figshare data repository for research output and academic staff profile management), B) An ethics module for managing ethics applications and approvals, C) Functionality to enable us to manage the postgraduate research degree student lifecycle from registration to degree award, marking milestones, which integrates with our MISIS student records system. D) Reporting and analytics which support all stages of the research lifecycle and allow data to be extracted for use in our Tableau reports. E) An easy-to-use, engaging, and seamless interface for use by both academics and professional services staff, which supports the research lifecycle and acts as the 'single source of truth' We wish to be able to implement CRIS functionality in a staged modular approach, with initial modules covering the following core areas of functionality: o Core Research Information management - Including o integration with HR and Finance (Oracle PAFIS), o Pre- and Post-Award research funding management, including costings and project milestones, notifications of funding and knowledge exchange opportunities, o links to research outputs including integration with (or replacement of) our Research Repository (Eprints) and Figshare research data repository, o provision of researcher/academic staff profiles to encourage engagement and facilitate reporting and analytics at various levels within the organisation and integration with our mdx.ac.uk site to allow these to be presented as a means of raising our staff profile. o Post-Graduate Research Student progression - encompassing registration, key milestones, supervisor meetings and feedback, encouraging student engagement, and supporting the overall postgraduate research student lifecycle. o Ethics - Integration with Infonetica (or replacement of) functionality to manage research ethics applications and approvals. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f47914-9a96-47c4-b058-484733bdd467 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 11 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 | | 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 | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW4 4BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Hendon | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48810000 - Information systems ## Release History - 11 Oct 2021 at 10:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f47914-9a96-47c4-b058-484733bdd467 - 6 Oct 2021 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f47914-9a96-47c4-b058-484733bdd467 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f47914-9a96-47c4-b058-484733bdd467 11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mdx/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.mdx.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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