Planning

ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement

DFE STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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Planning

12 Mar 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DFE) in collaboration with Stranmillis University College is planning a tender process for the Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the deadline for market interest set for Friday 5th April 2024. Businesses offering Financial analysis and accounting software development services are invited to participate. The opportunity is particularly relevant for suppliers keen on providing innovative solutions in the services category within the UK, specifically in Northern Ireland.

This tender by DFE and Stranmillis University College presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering Financial analysis and accounting software development services. Interested parties are required to respond by the specified deadline to demonstrate market interest and understanding. The engagement aims to inform the Procurement Strategy and assess potential risks and innovative solutions. Suppliers with expertise in financial software development and a willingness to engage in the procurement process are well-suited to compete and potentially secure a contract with the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007859-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444000 - Accounting system

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72212443 - Accounting software development services

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 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
DFE STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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