--- title: "Provision of Improved Research Platform" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-10-22" --- # Provision of Improved Research Platform Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afed.json) ## Summary De Montfort University (DMU) has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Improved Research Platform," classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and involves two lots: a post-award research management system and an outputs and data repository system. The total value of the tender is approximately £1,207,000 GBP, with the deadline for submissions set for 27 November 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on 14 March 2025 and will run for five years, with options for extensions. The procurement method is open, and submissions are to be made electronically. The location for project execution is De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced with academic and research institutions. Ideal candidates would have the capability to deliver integrated IT platforms that enhance current manual processes and interface with existing systems. Companies offering robust post-award research management solutions or data repository systems should find this contract particularly appealing. The tender is well-suited for vendors looking to establish or strengthen relationships within the higher education sector and support advanced research management functions at a leading UK university. ## Notice DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current post-award research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award (LOT 1) and outputs and data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs and data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. Full details, including the full extent of Requirements can be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the Provision of Improved Research Platform, Ref. 1832. ### Lot Information Post Award Research Management System DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform (IRP) Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses a post-award research management system (LOT 1). The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The Requirements have been clearly separated for each of Lot 1 and 2 and these can be found as part of the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the 'Provision of Improved Research Platform', Ref. 1832/24. Tender responses may be submitted for one or both Lots. Additional information: Refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for all other information. Options: Further 2+2+1 years potentially available under the Contract beyond the Initial Term at the University's sole discretion. Renewal: Option extensions of 2 + 2 +1 years are potentially possible under this Contract (at the sole discretion of the University) in addition to the above mentioned Initial Term of 5 years. Outputs and Data Repository System DMU is seeking an Improved Research Platform Solution to in part replace the current 'post-award' research IT manual processes; and so, provide for a much more integrated overarching management of research that encompasses an outputs & data repository (LOT 2) systems. The ambition is that the new IRP Solution will work as post-award research management system and an outputs & data repository system which will enable the provision of a more integrated end to end user journey, working with pre-award as an Improved Research Platform Solution at DMU. The new Solution made up of one or more new systems should also critically have the clear ability to interface with other DMU IT systems, as well as other acquired systems already embedded with DMU. The Requirements have been clearly separated for each of Lot 1 and 2 and these can be found as part of the Invitation to Tender documentation at 'https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' for the 'Provision of Improved Research Platform', Ref. 1832/24. Tender responses may be submitted for one or both Lots. Additional information: All other information to be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation. Options: Further 2+2+1 years available at the University's sole discretion beyond the Initial Term of 5 years. Renewal: The Contract contains the ability for further option extensions of 2+2+1 years at the University's sole discretion, beyond the above-mentioned Initial Term of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034064-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,207,000 | | Lots value | £1,207,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 22 Oct 2024 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034064-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dmu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home' ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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