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Provsion of Research Award Management System

University of Strathclyde · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based end-to-end Research Awards Management System and associated implementation services.

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

  • The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based end-to-end Research Awards Management System. The primary goal is to unify and streamline the management of research and knowledge exchange (KE) projects across their full lifecycle, from proposal development through costing and pricing to post-award management. The solution should integrate seamlessly with the University’s existing systems and improve operational efficiency through enhanced data management, integration, and automation.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UOS-34733-2024
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings to the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
11 Apr 2025, 13:00
Description
The opening time of 13:00 is indicative only and the University is not held to this.

Address

Street Address
University of Strathclyde

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
11 Apr 2025, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
11 Apr 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Please Invitation To Tender Document in PCS-T
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: 4B.5.1- 4B5.3 Insurances Insurance requirements are in line with levels identified in the UOS standard Terms and Conditions. It is a requirement of this contract that bidders can hold or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below: The Contractor shall maintain in force with reputable insurers Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GBP 10m Public and Product Liability Insurance = GBP 5m Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = GBP 2m In respect of any one incident and unlimited as to numbers of claims.
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria: 4B1.2 Turnover Bidders will be required to have an general yearly turnover of 2,700,000 GBP for the last 3 (three) financial reporting years, to ensure the University is protected from any unforeseen financial risks that may impact the supplier or supply chain.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
4D Quality Assurance Schemes ISO/IEC 22301:2019: Business Continuity Management Systems(or equivalent). ISO 27001: Information Security Management System (ISMS)(or equivalent). SOC 2 Type II: Trust Services Criteria(TSC)(or equivalent) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2
Description
4C.1.2 Previous Experience Bidders will be required to provide an example of one implementation within the last 5 years of a similar solution of comparable size (i.e. project numbers, users etc) particularly addressing the points below: - Implementation timescale, proposed and actual - Any issues that arose and how they were resolved - Integrations with other customer systems (e.g. Finance, Research Information or in-house systems etc.), highlighting any issues encountered and how you overcame them - Project outturn risk and issues register (can be anonymised)

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure a comprehensive, modern, cloud-based end-to-end Research Awards Management System. The primary goal is to unify and streamline the management of research and knowledge exchange (KE) projects across their full lifecycle, from proposal development through costing and pricing to post-award management. The solution should integrate seamlessly with the University’s existing systems and improve operational efficiency through enhanced data management, integration, and automation.

Renewal

Description
Five, one year optional extensions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
The University of Strathclyde

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-135284
Name
University of Strathclyde

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G1 1XU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Strathclyde

Contact

Name
Nicholas Nixon
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-2553
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Award information

Award 1
Id
033591-2025-UOS-34733-2024-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G1 1XU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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