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Digital Core

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Award

16 Dec 2021 at 13:27

Tender

22 Jan 2021 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is conducting a tender process titled "Digital Core," focusing on the replacement of existing Human Resources, finance, payroll, and procurement systems. This initiative falls under the goods category and is classified as business transaction and personal business software. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive dialogue approach, with the tender period ending on 26 February 2021. The contract has an expected value of £35 million and will be delivered at the University’s King's Meadow Campus in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software developers, especially those specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS), business software solutions, and consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in transforming HR and financial management systems to enhance operational efficiency should consider competing for this contract. Given the University's aim to modernise its systems, engaging with this opportunity could lead to substantial growth for firms capable of delivering innovative technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Digital Core

Notice Description

The University of Nottingham is seeking to replace its extant UK Human Resources (HR), finance, payroll, and procurement systems with modern technology that will enable the University to make a step change in the way it manages its human and financial resources, with knock-on benefits for teaching and research. It will remove the current barriers to 21st century excellent people management practices and create visibility of the strategic information required to support the achievement of University ambitions. The future solution will be Software as a Service (SaaS) based and will provide greater efficiency, usability, and control for the University so that it may better serve its staff, students, and partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Nottingham is seeking to replace its extant UK Human Resources (HR), finance, payroll, and procurement systems with modern technology that will enable the University to make a step change in the way it manages its human and financial resources, with knock-on benefits for teaching and research. It will remove the current barriers to 21st century excellent people management practices and create visibility of the strategic information required to support the achievement of University ambitions. The future solution will be Software as a Service (SaaS) based and will provide greater efficiency, usability, and control for the University so that it may better serve its staff, students, and partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031403-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
karella Henegan
Contact Email
karella.henegan@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLUTIONARY SYSTEMS

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