Tender

Oracle Finance Project

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

17 Nov 2020 at 11:15

TenderAmendment

16 Nov 2020 at 12:01

Tender

12 Nov 2020 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking an Oracle implementation partner for the Oracle Finance Project to assist in upgrading from version v12.1.3 to v12.2.8, with completion expected by 1st August 2022. This open procurement opportunity falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period is set to conclude on 14th December 2020, with a contract value ranging from £2.5 million to £4 million. Notably, the project requires significant re-engineering of finance processes, a new Chart of Accounts, and potentially substantial software configuration and integration support.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software consulting, integration, and development services. Companies with expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and financial systems would be especially well-suited to participate in this tender. As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed in the procurement process, this could be an ideal opportunity for innovative service providers eager to demonstrate their capabilities on a large-scale project.

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Notice Title

Oracle Finance Project

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an Oracle implementation partner to assist the University to move from version v12.1.3 to v12.2.8 (or later) on 1st August 2022. The project comprises the following elements: o Re-implementation of the Oracle Financials software moving from version 12.1.3 to 12.2.8 (or later); o The creation of a new Chart of Accounts; o Re-engineering of core Finance processes to support implementation of new chart of accounts; o The redevelopment of interfaces into and out of Oracle Financials, which may be required to support changes to the chart of accounts; o Implementation of any required changes to data, data structures and functionality of applications integrated with Oracle Financials; o Re-engineering of non-Finance processes to support above change; o Consideration of opportunities to configure the software to improve processes and realise demonstrable business benefits. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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