Tender

734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions)

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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23 Aug 2024 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions)" under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The contract, estimated at £3,000,000, involves migrating key University business systems to a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model. It covers HR and Payroll, Web Recruitment, Finance and Planning, Web Payments, and Income Management. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th October 2024. The contract is set to start on 2nd December 2024, concluding by 2nd December 2034. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and will mainly operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software as a service, particularly those capable of supplying ERP solutions. It is ideal for companies that have a strong track record in delivering comprehensive business systems for educational institutions. The potential 10-year contract offers ample room for sustained business growth through long-term partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, making it a significant opportunity for both established firms and promising SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions)

Notice Description

The University of Gloucestershire is embarking on a programme of work to establish a roadmap for migration to a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model for key University business systems. The systems that are in scope for this opportunity are: HR and Payroll Web Recruitment Finance and Planning Web Payments and Income Management System requirements have been gathered, and the next stage of the programme involves looking to identify strategic options, in terms of software suppliers, using the Digital Marketplace. The University of Gloucestershire SaaS programme of work must move at speed. The University expect the initial contracting period to be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 7 years. The contract start date(s) will be determined by the current supplier roadmaps, which fall into the date range December 2024 - December 2026. The University will retain the right to terminate the contract, at any stage, with at least 12 months' notice. Further details are contained in the online tender package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6afd7-79c9-41ea-92a8-1901a6d5a323
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Robin Hare
Contact Email
rhare@glos.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01242 714178

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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