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title: "Research Costing Tool (RCT) - Prior information notice."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccdbdd54-3cc4-4fc4-8c66-2996d91a725b"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2018-11-23"
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# Research Costing Tool (RCT) - Prior information notice.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccdbdd54-3cc4-4fc4-8c66-2996d91a725b

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking a provider for a new Research Costing Tool (RCT) to replace the outdated pFACT software, which is no longer supported. This tender is classified under the "Business intelligence software package" and is part of the goods procurement category. The initiation of this open tender commenced on November 19, 2018, with a tender period ending on December 17, 2018, after which the contract is expected to commence on April 1, 2019, and run until March 31, 2022. The procurement office is located in Manchester, UK.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on business intelligence and costing tools. Companies experienced in developing and implementing software for educational institutions or research environments would find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method encourages competitive bids, allowing suitable firms to engage and potentially expand their market presence by partnering with a leading university.

## Notice

The University currently uses pFACT as a costing tool for preparing costings and generating income templates for research funders. The costing tool has been in place since 2008. The current version of pFACT is an old one and in September 2013 the supplier, announced "end of life" for all versions of the product as of 30 September 2015. The Research Costing Tool project has been initiated to procure and implement a new costing tool to replace pFACT, for use by all faculties and schools. 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/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5
- 23 Nov 2018 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5
- 19 Nov 2018 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22030b1-ec08-4c14-a301-67623b0490e5
  23rd November 2018 - 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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