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ITT for a Finance System for the Royal Academy of Music

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Oct 2023 at 09:06

TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2023 at 11:39

Tender

15 Mar 2023 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Academy of Music has completed an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Finance System, aiming to manage its financial resources effectively. The Academy seeks a software package to handle budgeting, accounts, procurement, compliance and reporting. The tender process has been cancelled, with the contract awarded to Embridge Consulting Limited for 10 years. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the Royal Academy of Music as the buying organisation.

This opportunity could suit businesses providing financial systems software packages. With a focus on financial management, compliance, and reporting, suppliers with experience in project management and technical requirements stand as strong contenders. The Royal Academy of Music, based in London, has set specific quality criteria for the tender, underscoring the importance of experience, project management skills, and technical expertise in securing the contract.

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Notice Title

ITT for a Finance System for the Royal Academy of Music

Notice Description

The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy. Some high level requirements for a finance system at Academy include: * Financial management: The system should provide tools for managing the Academy's financial resources, including budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. * Integration with other systems: The finance system should integrate with other systems used by the Academy, such as I-Trent payroll and HR system, and Quercus student record systems, to ensure data consistency and reduce data entry. * Grant and contract management: The system should provide tools for managing grants and contracts, including tracking expenses and revenue, invoicing, and compliance reporting. * Procurement management: The system should support procurement processes, including purchasing, vendor management, and contract management. * Asset management: The system should allow the Academy to track and manage its physical assets, including equipment, vehicles, and buildings. * Compliance: The system should support compliance with financial regulations and standards, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) guidelines. * Reporting and analysis: The system should provide reporting and analysis capabilities to support decision-making and strategic planning. This includes dashboards, ad-hoc reporting, and data visualisation. * Security and access control: The system should provide robust security and access controls to protect financial data and ensure appropriate access to information by authorised personnel. * Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate the financial needs of a growing Academy, including expansion into new programs, research, and other initiatives The successful supplier is expected to be awarded a contract for 10 years.

Renewal: Estimated 5 year contract plus 5 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030558-2023
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
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Additional Buyers

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
Aitor Cisneros
Contact Email
a.cisneros@ensemblepurchasing.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7470159757

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 7NZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRIDGE CONSULTING

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