Tenders Are Invited For 2025/183 It Services For The Development Of New Functionalities Related To Research Management

2025/183 It Services For The Development Of New Functionalities Related To Research Management.The University Of Barcelona Has A Set Of Internally Developed Applications For Research Management Grouped Under The Name Of Sira. Currently, Sira Is In Operation Both At The Ub And At The University Of The Balearic Islands (Uib) And It Is Expected To Be Implemented Soon In Other Institutions. On The Other Hand, The University Of Barcelona Is Conducting A Significant Revision Of The Academic Dedication Plan (Pda), Which Involves Substantial Modifications To Sira To Expand The Research Evaluation Process And Also Include The Evaluation Of Teaching Innovation And Dissemination. These Adaptations Will Lead To An Increase In The Work Load For The Attic Internal Group, In Charge Of Supporting And Maintaining The Applications Both At The Ub And At The Other User Institutions, A Fact That Could Have An Impact On The Postponement Or The Impossibility Of Carrying Out Other Development Projects In This Area. Among The Various Modules That Will Be Developed, They Find The Following:- Integration With Electronic Administration Platforms: Direct Connection With Document Management Systems And Electronic Records Of The University. Use Of The University Notifications Hub.- Improvement Of Interoperability And Data Openness: Api For Integration With Other Systems That Facilitates Connection With External Platforms And Allows The Reuse Of Data For Reports, Portals And Dashboards.- Advanced Integration Of Artificial Intelligence: Intelligent Assistants For Repetitive Administrative Tasks, Reducing Managers Burden And Improving The Efficiency Of Processes.- Adapting The Application Interface To Mobile Devices And Tablets.