--- title: "Academic Profile and Research Information System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d377" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d377" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d377.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d377.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)" published: "2022-01-28" --- # Academic Profile and Research Information System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d377 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d377) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d377.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is seeking to procure an Academic Profile and Research Information System, classified under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This procurement is at the award stage, having been completed on January 21, 2022, with a total contract value of £205,945. Delivery is expected to take place in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised was an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with experience in managing research and data processes in academic settings. Companies that can demonstrate a robust delivery approach, recent relevant projects, and a strong team structure would be well-positioned to compete. This project aims to consolidate various disparate systems currently used by the University, fostering growth in providers that offer integrated solutions in contract management and research output management. ## Notice The University currently has a number of disparate systems and processes which are used to manage research and its associated information and outputs, including the research bids and awards database, the University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR), the ethics applications and approval process and Banner for storing PGR student records. ### Lot Information Bid & Awards Contract Management, REF preparation & submission and Research outputs repository Bids & Awards Contract Management, REF preparation & submission and Research outputs repository. PGR Progression Given the internal and external environments, there is a need to make much more intelligent use of our research information to inform investment and strategic decision making with the aim of supporting academics, increasing our research performance, and generating more effective return on the investment in research workload allocations. The University currently has a number of disparate systems and processes which are used to manage research and its associated information and outputs, including the research bids and awards database, the University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR), the ethics applications and approval process and Banner for storing PGR student records. Six distinct areas of service have been identified and have been split into three lots. They are as follows: Lot 1 - Bids & Awards Contract Management, REF preparation & submission and Research outputs repository. Lot 2 - PGR Progression Lot 3 - Ethics Applications and Approvals Ethics Applications and Approvals Given the internal and external environments, there is a need to make much more intelligent use of our research information to inform investment and strategic decision making with the aim of supporting academics, increasing our research performance, and generating more effective return on the investment in research workload allocations. The University currently has a number of disparate systems and processes which are used to manage research and its associated information and outputs, including the research bids and awards database, the University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR), the ethics applications and approval process and Banner for storing PGR student records. Six distinct areas of service have been identified and have been split into three lots. They are as follows: Lot 1 - Bids & Awards Contract Management, REF preparation & submission and Research outputs repository. Lot 2 - PGR Progression Lot 3 - Ethics Applications and Approvals ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002560-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £205,945 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WORKTRIBE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 28 Jan 2022 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002560-2022 - 11 Aug 2021 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019464-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home - https://www.salford.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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