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title: "Current Research Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e926"
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buyer: "MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY"
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# Current Research Information System

Buyer: MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e926

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## Summary

Middlesex University is seeking suppliers for the "Current Research Information System" project, categorised under software package and information systems. Located in London (postcode NW4 4BT), this procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 17th November 2021. The university uses an open procurement method and is particularly interested in suppliers with proven experience in providing integrated digital research management systems to support the research lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in research management systems, data integration, and analytics. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of the academic environment and previous successful implementations in similar contexts would be well-positioned to compete. Successful engagement in this project could enable businesses to expand their footprint within the educational sector, particularly in relation to enhancing research capabilities and operational efficiencies within universities.

## Notice

Middlesex University requires a supplier who has the ability to deliver this contract and can demonstrate previous experience and a broad skills base in the provision of systems supporting the research lifecycle. We recognise that the digital services needed to underpin and support research are multi-faceted and complex. We see the adoption of this integrated digital research management and support service as crucial to providing effective and efficient management of the research lifecycle and associated resources and informing decision-making and planning which will enable us to be more proactive in securing and mobilising funding and resources, as well as promoting research outputs and expertise to funders and potential partners for increased research impact. We require a solution for integrated digital research information management, with the scope of requirements encompassingA) A core module for research information management (including integration with (or replacement and mi

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Middlesex University requires a supplier who has the ability to deliver this contract and can demonstrate previous experience and a broad skills base in the provision of systems supporting the research lifecycle. We recognise that the digital services needed to underpin and support research are multi-faceted and complex. We see the adoption of this integrated digital research management and support service as crucial to providing effective and efficient management of the research lifecycle and associated resources and informing decision-making and planning which will enable us to be more proactive in securing and mobilising funding and resources, as well as promoting research outputs and expertise to funders and potential partners for increased research impact. We require a solution for integrated digital research information management, with the scope of requirements encompassingA) A core module for research information management (including integration with (or replacement and migration off) the current Eprints research repository and Figshare data repository for research output and academic staff profile management),B) An ethics module for managing ethics applications and approvals, C) Functionality to enable us to manage the postgraduate research degree student lifecycle from registration to degree award, marking milestones, which integrates with our MISIS student records system. D) Reporting and analytics which support all stages of the research lifecycle and allow data to be extracted for use in our Tableau reports.E) An easy-to-use, engaging, and seamless interface for use by both academics and professional services staff, which supports the research lifecycle and acts as the 'single source of truth' We wish to be able to implement CRIS functionality in a staged modular approach, with initial modules covering the following core areas of functionality:* Core Research Information management - Including o integration with HR and Finance (Oracle PAFIS), o Pre- and Post-Award research funding management, including costings and project milestones, notifications of funding and knowledge exchange opportunities, o links to research outputs including integration with (or replacement of) our Research Repository (Eprints) and Figshare research data repository, o provision of researcher/academic staff profiles to encourage engagement and facilitate reporting and analytics at various levels within the organisation and integration with our mdx.ac.uk site to allow these to be presented as a means of raising our staff profile.* Post-Graduate Research Student progression - encompassing registration, key milestones, supervisor meetings and feedback, encouraging student engagement, and supporting the overall postgraduate research student lifecycle.* Ethics - Integration with Infonetica (or replacement of) functionality to manage research ethics applications and approvals. Additional information: to be re tendered in Lots

Renewal: Proposed term is 5 years with options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027655-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW4 4BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Hendon |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI71 Barnet |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027655-2021
- 7 Oct 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025016-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/mdx

## Provenance

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