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Systems Integrator for SAP S/4 HANA upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2023 at 11:05

Tender

13 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Planning

07 Nov 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking a systems integrator for an SAP S/4 HANA upgrade. The contract value is expected to be around £11 million for implementation, with additional annual charges of £1.5 million to £2.5 million. The University is looking for a provider of the SaaS SAP S/4 HANA solution and services for implementation, integration, and configuration. The procurement method is selective with competitive dialogue. The University aims to simplify its existing environment and move to a new operating model for business support services in line with its infrastructure.

This tender from the University of Leeds presents an opportunity for businesses in the software industry, particularly those with expertise in financial analysis software, accounting software, and procurement software. Companies specialising in software development services, software implementation services, and software consultancy services could also find this tender suitable. The University's focus on upgrading its systems presents a chance for businesses to contribute to the modernization of its technology infrastructure and support its operational efficiency and strategic decision-making processes.

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Notice Title

Systems Integrator for SAP S/4 HANA upgrade

Notice Description

The University of Leeds' existing SAP ECC6 environment has been in place since 1999. Since then, the environment has been added to, extending SAP and expanding the systems supporting HR, Finance and Purchasing with other third-party offerings. This has led to an environment in need of simplification and systemisation. The university now wishes to upgrade to SAP S/4 HANA (to ensure interoperability with current systems to be maintained) and move to a new operating model for business support services which is compatible with the institution's existing infrastructure. The university is therefore seeking to procure a reseller/provider of the SaaS SAP S/4 HANA solution, and the services to implement, integrate and configure that solution. Contract value is expected to be approximately PS11m for implementation, with annual recurring charges of approximately PS1.5m to PS2.5m

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Leeds, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK with more than 39,000 students and 9,200 staff. We are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The University's current technology solution for Finance (including payroll), Purchasing and People & Culture (SAP ECC) is planned to be out-of-support by 2025 with extensions likely only available as far as 2027 and then at much increased cost. A replacement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution needs to be implemented in advance to ensure the University has continuity of operations. The University would like to invest in its technology. SAP has been the University's main corporate system since 1999. The University would like to ensure it has a system that can be easily managed, the functionality leveraged, and utilised. The system should provide operational, regulatory and compliance security, without causing undue risks. Data and technology architecture needs to support service improvement, cost efficiency, and responsive decision making and planning. The University needs to switch from operating variable non-standard, often complex processes with an undue reliance on manual activity to business-led process re-design to implement standardised, streamlined processes that are technology-enabled. There are also opportunities to move away from low-value-add activity - significant improvements are available through changing the way we work, such as: service centres, self-service, automation, mobile technology, improved service design, workflow management, improved reporting, and data management tools. The Corporate Processes and Systems (CPS) Programme has been with the vision to create "A University enabled by streamlined and consistent processes and robust and insightful data, with clear ownership and control, supported by modern and future-proofed technology that is understood and enjoyed by its users." Significant work was undertaken during 2022 to develop a Target Operating Model covering Finance, Purchasing and People & Culture services. Through this procurement the University is seeking to engage a systems integrator to supply and implement an upgrade to the current SAP system and through this support the delivery of the new Target Operating Model. The scope of the services sought includes: Design of the solution to meet a detailed set of functional and compatibility requirements, including process design (working with University stakeholders), selection of appropriate software modules, sizing etc. Configuration of the system to meet the University's functional and compatibility requirements Integration of the system with the University's existing systems (note the University expects some of these systems to be replaced by the new solution) Migration of data into the new system (with extraction of data from non-SAP legacy systems having been undertaken by the University, with support from the supplier) Testing of the system A period of extended support following the end of any usual 'hypercare' period. Support for broader business change (e.g. changes to organisational structures, behavioural change, capability development) is included as an optional service. The contract will be for an initial of 36 months. The University will have two options to extend the contract, each option for a period of 12 months, providing a maximum contract duration of 5 years.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension + Optional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037fcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022308-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£18,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Saima Bibi
Contact Email
s.bibi1@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 133433798

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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