Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Management Information Systems, Financial Management Systems and Budgeting Systems to the Education Sector

Education Buying Group Ltd

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Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Education Buying Group Ltd is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Management Information Systems, Financial Management Systems and Budgeting Systems to the Education Sector." This tender falls under the software supply services industry category and covers the entire United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an initial submission deadline on 18th November 2024 at 12:00 noon, with the system set to be in place for 48 months. The procurement involves multiple lots including Management Information Systems (MIS), Financial Management Systems (FMS), Budgeting Systems, and a combined lot of MIS and FMS. The procurement method used is selective, with a restricted procedure approach.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers of educational and financial software solutions. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations are encouraged to participate, as the dynamic purchasing system (DPS) aims to facilitate easy and quick access to products while ensuring choice and value for money. Businesses involved in software development, financial information systems, and educational software will find this opportunity well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, the potential for long-term engagement and the need to meet specific social and environmental objectives provide further avenues for strategic partnerships and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Management Information Systems, Financial Management Systems and Budgeting Systems to the Education Sector

Notice Description

Education Buying Group Ltd is inviting Requests to Participate from providers of MIS, FMS and Budgeting Systems for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Management Information Systems, Financial Management Systems and Budgeting Systems to the Education Sector. The primary objective of this procurement is to establish a dynamic purchasing system for education establishments and other similar organisations in order that they can access Management Information Systems, Financial Management Systems, Budgeting Systems and associated software services. The dynamic purchasing system seeks to establish a solution for customers to be able to access products easily and quickly while providing choice and value for money. This Dynamic Purchasing System is separated into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Management Information Systems, Lot 2 - Financial Management Systems, Lot 3 - Budgeting Systems, Lot 4 - Combination of MIS/FMS (Lot 1 and 2 combined). The duration of this Dynamic Purchasing System is 48 months from the date of this contract notice. Requests to Participate are welcomed throughout the full duration of this DPS across all lots, however an initial deadline of 12noon 18 November 2024 applies before any Contracting Authority undertakes a further competition. Available for the education sector and all other customers referenced in this contract notice (below).

Lot Information

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Provision of Management Information Systems The Management Information System software should offer the following: *Intuitive interface and usability for all staff. *Reliable MIS support for schools. *Cost effective contract with agreeable terms for contract exit. *Scalability to support changes in the size and scale of customers Trusts / MATs during the term of a contract. The MIS should include, but not be limited to the following capabilities: Attendance Management Grading and Assessment Timetable and Scheduling Communication and Collaboration A communication solution between staff, students, and parents with features such as messaging, announcements, and document sharing. Student Information

Financial Management Systems (FMS)

Financial Management systems (FMS) The Financial Management System software should offer the following: *Intuitive interface and usability for administration and management staff *Reliable and real-time financial information and reporting *Cost effective contract with agreeable terms for contract exit. *Scalability to support changes in the size and scale of customers Trusts / MATs during the term of a contract. The FMS should include, but not be limited to the following capabilities: *General Accounting and reporting *Purchase to Payment functionality *Accounts Payable functionality *Flexibility to structure in line with school's / Trusts accounts *Transaction management *Approval and escalation workflow

Budgeting Systems

Lot 3 - Provision of Budgeting Systems Provision of Budgeting application should include (but not be limited to): *Current Budget, *Revenue Budgets, *Budget Development, *Budget Profiling, *Forecast Outturns Holding, *Forecast Outturns Estimate, *Forward Planning. The system must have the ability to model changes or create scenarios across all areas (multi scenario budget modelling for multi years / multi academy sites) and must have the ability to consolidate for the MAT. The system must have the ability to import/ export into the finance system.

Provision of MIS/FMS combined. A combination of both Lot 1 and Lot 2 together as a single solution.

Lot 4 - A combination of both Lot 1 (MIS) and Lot 2 (FMS) together as a single solution for those providers whose solutions can provide both elements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033679-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48810000 - Information systems

48812000 - Financial information systems

72212190 - Educational software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Buying Group Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7BA
Postcode Area
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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