Provision of a Research Information Management System

Tender description

The proposed contract is for the supply and implementation of an end-to-end commercial off the shelf Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the University. The system will provide University Researchers, Professional Services staff, College staff and University Senior Management, with a suite of easily accessible tools within one platform to manage, track progress, monitor and report University pipelines, portfolios and history of research and enterprise activities. Lot 1: Research and Enterprise at the University is currently managed via a complex set of disparate, legacy systems, resulting in inconsistencies in processes and systems used to manage research and related information and data at the University. This results in resource data quality issues with no golden source of information. There is a need to consolidate this information, providing the University with the tools to compete for external funding, manage awards and give effective oversight of performance and risks associated with research and enterprise activities across the Research lifecycle. Procuring an end-to-end readily available system, will transform the University’s business model and enhance output at all levels of the institution providing transparency and visibility of research information and data, enabling accurate, timely decision making. Additional information: Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a contract for 10 Years Initial contract period of 5 years with an option to extend up to a further 5 years. If you have any queries regarding this notice please contact naomi.nortey@leicester.ac.uk and copy in procurement@leicester.ac.uk