Tender

Request for Information (RFI) - Future Foundations

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) process, titled "Future Foundations," aimed at identifying integrated SaaS-based ERP solutions. The tender falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The contracting process is currently in the Tender stage, with documents published on 20th August 2024, and responses accepted until 13th September 2024 at 12:00. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The scope of the project is global, targeting delivery addresses in regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for vendors offering comprehensive ERP solutions that integrate Financial and Organisational Hierarchies with Human Capital Management processes. Companies specialising in SaaS-based ERP systems with the capability for end-to-end process journeys in both People & Organisational Development and Finance will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Given the prestigious nature of The University of Manchester and the focus on transformation and technical debt reduction, businesses with proven expertise in these areas can gain significant traction and establish long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Future Foundations

Notice Description

The University of Manchester recently ceased work on two separate, but highly dependent, programmes of work to re-implement more recent versions of our core Human Resources and Finance systems. Although these pieces of work were intended to remove technical debt and ameliorate support risk, there was also a core intent to seek transformation of our professional services. In deciding on next steps, the University has recognised that an integrated, SaaS based ERP solution, offering core Human Capital Management and Financial processes, may offer the best solution for the University need to remove technical debt and enjoy key transformation outcomes. The aim of this Request for Information is to further understand the market offer of integrated SaaS based ERP vendors and to form an understanding of potential costing information that might be used to form a Business Case for future implementation. We are inviting responses from product vendors with Software as a Service ERP solutions that: o Are founded on an underlying Enterprise Structure and Unified Data Model that incorporates and fully aligns Financial and Organisational Hierarchies o Offer integrated end to end process journeys in BOTH People & Organisational Development and Finance disciplines. Additional information: Access to documents and technical/procurement enquiries should be sent through the In-tend electronic tendering system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319bc3d9-ba0c-40c2-8ed4-1fbf0f2d21a7
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 14 Oct 2024 30 days
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
Katherine Orme
Contact Email
katherine.orme@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 161 999 9999

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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