--- title: "ITT255 Tender for Current Research Information System (CRIS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING" published: "2017-12-01" --- # ITT255 Tender for Current Research Information System (CRIS) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0e7b2fa-7e16-4fcc-9438-7f9f7765bdbf.json) ## Summary The University of Northampton is currently conducting a tender for the "ITT255 Tender for Current Research Information System (CRIS)", aimed at enhancing their research management capabilities. This procurement falls under the information systems industry category and is taking place in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline of 22nd January 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 26th February 2018 and will last until 25th February 2020. This invitation to tender follows an open procedure method, which allows any interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in developing or providing research management systems and software solutions. Companies with expertise in information systems are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing platforms, such as e-prints repositories. The project aims to increase visibility and impact of research outputs from the University, thus, businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance research intelligence and functionality will find a competitive edge in this tender. ## Notice The University of Northampton requires a CRIS (Current Research Information System) that will provide a central platform for all aspects of research management and will be used for the Universities submission in the next REF (Research Excellence Framework). The University looks to increase business intelligence in relation to the research undertaken at the University, and to invest in a system that will enable as much added functionality as possible. The University currently has an e-prints repository, to which the CRIS must be able to be linked to. It is anticipated that a CRIS will also lead to a greater visibility of research outputs, thereby maximising the potential impact of the research that is undertaken at the University. 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If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7a43d2-3f3a-4f50-b052-576e09b7300e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 25 Feb 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN2 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Kingsthorpe South | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48810000 - Information systems ## Release History - 1 Dec 2017 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7a43d2-3f3a-4f50-b052-576e09b7300e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7a43d2-3f3a-4f50-b052-576e09b7300e 1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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