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title: "e-Research Infrastructure and Research Data Life Cycle"
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# e-Research Infrastructure and Research Data Life Cycle

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7fd177d-5b6c-4f86-befd-6fa78324fde2

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is soliciting tenders for the project titled "e-Research Infrastructure and Research Data Life Cycle." This initiative falls under the category of Business analysis consultancy services and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 18th December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2018 and will run until 31st January 2019. This open procedure procurement is intended to gather external expertise to aid in defining the scope and requirements for a Research Life Cycle Management Project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, project management, and IT requirements review. Companies with experience in developing business cases and investment strategies for research projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to grow by leveraging their skills in strategic planning and project delivery, while contributing to the advancement of e-Research infrastructure in the academia sector.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to contract for the use of appropriate skills and experience of an external organization to assist in the definition and scope of a Research Life Cycle Management Project. The principal deliverables are: * a thorough appraisal of potential requirements for, and develop roadmaps for the key research support areas of e-Research Infrastructure and the Research Data Life Cycle * Develop options for investment based on the roadmaps and support the creation of a full Business Case for the Research Life Cycle Project, including statement of opportunity, scope, intended approach, capital and revenue estimates, financial and nonfinancial benefits, resource requirements and delivery plan. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95651911-5627-42f1-b82e-06bd10e7a856 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2017 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95651911-5627-42f1-b82e-06bd10e7a856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95651911-5627-42f1-b82e-06bd10e7a856
  17th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

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