Research Intelligence System

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.

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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.

Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY`S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 29th May 2015

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. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under `My Tenders`. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than `by email` option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 [email protected]

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