--- title: "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-06-18" --- # (NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb5c4618-50a9-49d5-9cc4-03800e020e4f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "(NU1303) Supply of a Research Management System" is being conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England. This project falls within the software supply and implementation services industry category and is currently at the planning stage. The deadline for expressions of interest is midday on Thursday, 6th July 2017, following the early engagement notice published on 18th June 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000 and aims to replace existing bespoke research management systems to enhance project lifecycle management for approximately 2000 users. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with a focus on research management systems that can cater to complex organisations like universities. Companies that have experience integrating solutions with established systems such as SAP will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to new contracts, increased visibility within the education sector, and a chance to showcase innovative software solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of academic institutions. ## Notice Newcastle University requires a system to support administrators and academics to manage research activity, throughout the project lifecycle. At present the University utilises three bespoke, in-house developed research management systems: 1. MyProjects: A post award project / document management tool. 2. MyProjects Proposals: A pre-award proposal costing tool. 3. MyImpact: A Current Research Information System (CRIS) in which information on publications, research and teaching evaluation activities is collected. My Projects: The University is seeking to replace MyProjects (see 1 above), with an option to replace MyProjects Proposals (see 2 above), dependent upon comparative functionality / integration issues / timescales. The current MyProjects system will soon come to the end of its life and needs to be replaced. It is used to manage all externally funded and strategic projects including research proposals and contracts and enterprise and business development related activities. The system manages around PS100m of external funding per annum and has approximately 2000 users. MyProjects Proposals: The MyProjects Proposals system is a bespoke project proposal costing tool. Our current system manages in excess of 3000 proposals per annum with a total value in excess of PS600m. The replacement system(s) will be an integral component(s) of the University's 'end to end' project management system and as such will be required to integrate effectively with other established systems including MyImpact, SAP (HR, Finance and Business Warehouse). This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is designed to alert the market to our future intent to tender for this requirement and to give prospective bidders the opportunity to indicate if they have an existing off-the-shelf solution that could meet our requirements. There will be an opportunity for presentations / visits to be arranged as part of this market research stage. We are interested to hear from prospective bidders with recent experience of supplying research management solutions of the nature described to organisations similar in size and complexity to Newcastle University. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Deadline to express an interest is midday on Thursday 6th July 2017. The contract reference is (NU/1303) Supply of a Research Management System. Additional information: Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Deadline to express an interest is midday on Thursday 6th July 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331878f7-355f-4984-9e23-4e11757bd418 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2017 at 20:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331878f7-355f-4984-9e23-4e11757bd418 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331878f7-355f-4984-9e23-4e11757bd418 18th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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