University of Kent Pathfinder for RMAS
Contents What’s it all about? RMAS modules Procurement Framework Integration requirements
What’s it all about? 2 main areas: To make it easier to purchase IT systems to manage Research Administration Enable different systems to talk to each other in a common language (CERIF) via the use of standards
RMAS Modules Academic Expertise Funding Sourcing Tool Proposal Management Costing & Pricing Post Award Management Outputs & Outcomes WorkflowCRMElectronic Document Management
RMAS Modules Academic Expertise Research Funding Sourcing Tool Proposal Management Costing & Pricing pFACT & Agresso Post Award Management In-house Outputs & Outcomes EPrints WorkflowCRMElectronic Document Management HR PSE SIS In-house Finance Agresso Financial Planning Cognos Repository
Procurement Framework Working with JISC advance who will be contracting authority Will provide a number of approved suppliers RMAS is presently completing an Invitation to Tender document This document will detail the requirements for each module
Benefits of a Procurement Framework Ensures that HEI’s will not have to carry out an individual OJEU compliant tender process Greater certainty in tendering and reduced risks Suppliers track records will have already been checked as part of the PQQ process Securing of cash savings through simplified procurement and greater efficiency Simplifies tendering and contract award processes for suppliers
Integration Requirements Costing Financial Management Post Award Management Outputs & Outcomes HR Financial Planning Reporting er Local Communication Bus Proposal Management HE ESBHEI Surname changed SurnameChanged cerif xml entities non cerif entities
Integration Requirements Open standard in its infancy Looking for from suppliers: – Access to application data CERIF imports/exports Web Services Database – Expertise to help form the standard – Commitment to helping grow the standard
Contacts RMAS website: For technical information: