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Norwich University of the Arts Human Resources Information System Project

NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2024 at 13:36

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 16:24

TenderUpdate

16 Aug 2024 at 15:43

TenderUpdate

16 Aug 2024 at 09:53

Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich University of the Arts has awarded a contract to MHR Global Holdings Limited for the implementation of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. This procurement process was initiated due to the end-of-life notice on the university's existing HR database. The project falls under the industry category of "Time accounting or human resources software package" (CPV code: 48450000). Located in the UKH region, the procurement method used was a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the process has now moved to the "Award" stage. The initial core release of the new system is expected to be fully operational by early February 2025, with the entire system scheduled to be switched off by 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £675,000, was signed on 11th October 2024, and there is an option for several 2-year extensions beyond the original 5-year term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions to align with Norwich University of the Arts' needs for a new, comprehensive HRIS. Companies with expertise in time accounting and HR software, especially those experienced in delivering SaaS solutions, will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project's urgency and the university’s intent to rapidly progress with the selected vendor present an advantageous scenario for businesses looking to expand their portfolio or establish a robust partnership with a public educational institution. Suppliers that demonstrate strong functional and non-functional capabilities, efficient delivery models, and comprehensive service support can position themselves favourably to contend for such future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Norwich University of the Arts Human Resources Information System Project

Notice Description

This document specifies the high-level solution, pricing, and implementation information that Norwich University of the Arts is requesting from potential suppliers in relation to its project to implement a new HR Information System as a Software as a Service solution. In making this request, Norwich University of the Arts is looking for high level information to rapidly select a preferred vendor to progress with in a subsequent detailed solution analysis and contracting exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to procure a HR Information System (Software as a Service Solution) with a view to developing a detailed solution analysis in two phases with the initial core release schedule set out in the invitation to requirements to implementing and full operational by early February 2025 in line with the schedule set out in the invitation to tender document

Options: Option for one or more 2-year extensions to the original 5-year contract for some or all modules subject to the agreement of the University.

Renewal: Option for one or more 2-year extensions to the original 5 year contract for some or all modules subject to the agreement of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033969-2024
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 procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 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
NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Contact Name
Holly Grand, Human Resources
Contact Email
externalhr@norwichuni.ac.uk, h.grand@norwichuni.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603753112

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 4SN
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR GLOBAL HOLDINGS

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