Planning

HR Information System

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a public body governed by UK law and classified under education, is planning a procurement process for an HR Information System. This tender aims to transition to a Software as a Service solution to support various HR functions such as payroll, learning management, and employee data processing. The University is seeking service providers capable of hosting, implementing, and maintaining a cloud-based HR information system. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the future communication notice date set for April 1, 2024, and will be conducted on the Proactis portal.

This opportunity created by the University of Sussex's tender for an HR Information System is ideal for businesses specializing in HR software solutions, cloud-based services, and enterprise resource planning software. Companies with expertise in delivering payroll, learning management, and HR systems integration are well-suited to compete. The tender offers the chance for service providers to collaborate with the University to enhance its HR processes and systems, aligning with the institution's goal of moving towards a modern HR technology infrastructure.

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Notice Title

HR Information System

Notice Description

The University of Sussex is seeking to review its current HR System platforms to move to a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to support the full employee life cycle. The University is looking for potential service providers in the market which can provide, implement, host, support and maintain a cloud-based HR information and payroll system, including but not limited to HR, Payroll, and Learning Management. It will need to integrate with a range of other systems, both HR and University-wide. Please note this is not a call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex is seeking to review its current HR System platforms to move to a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to support the full employee life cycle. The University is looking for potential service providers on the market which can provide, implement, host, support and maintain a cloud-based HR information and payroll system, including but not limited to HR, Payroll, and Learning Management. It will need to integrate with a range of other systems, both HR and University-wide. Please note this is not a call for competition. Below is a high-level overview of some of the University's anticipated HR and payroll system requirements: 1. Must be able to produce the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) return. 2. All absence recording and calculation - including for part time/part year workers. 3. Employee and manager self-service, with the ability to create workflows to automate employee data processing and management dashboards. 4. Learning and development modules including a Learning Management System (LMS), or the ability to integrate with a third party system for this process. 5. Multiple pension scheme administration and statutory reporting. 6. Full payroll functionality managed internally by the University and HRMC compliant. 7. Able to record Employee Relations work, including but not limited to Disciplinary, Capability and Grievance processes. 8. Full HR processing functionality including, onboarding, contractual changes, leaver processing, letter generation and workflows. 9. Able to update employee information in bulk. 10. Able to integrate and share data with other HR and University systems. 11. Data Protection, audit and GDPR complaint. 12. Analytics/Management Information solutions including report writing capabilities. 13. Able to support employees with multiple posts. 14. Support Single Sign On (SSO) with a tool such as Okta. 15. Able to configure and/or automate HR/Payroll workflows and processes. Additional information: Please email suppliers@sussex.ac.uk to register your interest in this opportunity. We will respond with a short survey document that will help determine our route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f720
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025137-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

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