Provision of a Research Enterprise Management System

Tender description

The proposed contract enables a radical new approach to applications and awards management, an end-to-end Research Enterprise Management System (REMS) will provide researchers, Professional Services staff and School/Faculty and University senior management, with a suite of easily accessible tools within one platform to manage, track progress and monitor our pipeline and portfolio of research and enterprise activities. Lot 1: The provision of a Research Enterprise Management system comprising; research pre-award, post-award and contracts modules. Research and Enterprise projects from external funding accounts for approximately £200m annually. There is a need to equip our researchers and professional staff with the tools that will enable them to compete effectively for external funding and to manage their awards - whilst giving the University effective oversight of its performance and the risks associated with research and enterprise activities. Currently there is considerable inefficiency in costing, pricing and approvals of bids as well as contracting and accessible post-award information. We mainly rely on people-driven processes, email communications and siloed information systems, as well as on individuals' knowledge and memory to ensure all necessary steps are taken. Procuring an 'end to end' best of breed integrated solution for applications and awards management will transform the way we manage our research and enterprise portfolio at all levels of the institution. Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 10 years This will comprise of an initial contract period of five years with an option to extend by a further five years subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the University. Additional information: If you have any queries regarding this notice please contact e.raddon@soton.ac.uk and copy in procurement@soton.ac.uk.