Research Intelligence System

Tender description

The University has an opportunity to procure a ‘Research Intelligence System’ (previously called ‘Current Research Information System’), which will bring together all of the research data the University holds into a single system which enables University staff to: • Quickly pull together the data needed as evidence for research proposals or for exporting into external systems • Identify trends and help manage performance • Easily generate reports • Better target support for the preparation of bids • Provide more accurate reporting of both the income pipeline and current profile • Provide online profiles containing detailed data about the individual researcher, unit or research group’s track record, and the organisation’s research • Simplify processes for the deposit and management of research publications to comply with Green Open Access requirements • Automate these processes as much as possible, reducing the administrative burden on all those involved in the research lifecycle We intend to enter into a contract for the design, configuration and implementation of this platform along with ongoing support of the platform for our three global campuses the UK, China and Malaysia. The University has organised a Bidders’ Day (Wednesday 20th May 2015) for tendering organisations, on this day the University will present an overview of the requirements and visit key sites across the University. If you are unable to attend the specific session please still submit any clarification question you have via the e-Tendering system and a copy of the transcript/presentation will be made available. The contract will be issued on the 1st August 2015, with the support, maintenance and licensing commencing on the date of Acceptance of the solution for an initial period of five years, upon which time subject to ongoing review of cost, performance, competitiveness and the on-going need for the service the contract may be extended on an annual basis for a maximum duration as to not distort competition within the market. To Express Interest: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest` button at the foot on the right hand side. Note: To make sure you receive our email notifications and to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our eTenders host email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings. Please express interested in this project to find out further information and register to receive updates on this tender. Once you have expressed interest in this project please read the attached documents for information and the next steps of the process.