Planning

SHCG Finance System

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The South Hampshire College Group is in the planning stage for procuring a comprehensive and cloud-based finance system solution, titled "SHCG Finance System". This procurement process, classified under Financial analysis and accounting software package (CPV 48440000), mainly targets the goods sector. The system is intended to integrate with the college's data management systems and support functions such as general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, project accounting, and more. The process formally begins with the issuance of a Prior Intention Notice, with future communication planned for 1st February 2025. The procurement’s implementation will occur in Hampshire, within the UKJ region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software systems, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions. Companies that can provide a secure, robust cloud-based finance solution capable of seamless integration with existing HR and MIS systems, along with superior end-user support, would be well-suited for this bid. Additionally, businesses offering aftermarket adaptability, comprehensive training, and ongoing support services stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. The procurement aims to leverage technological advancements, ensuring the finance system remains cutting-edge and minimally disruptive during updates or customisations.

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Notice Title

SHCG Finance System

Notice Description

The College require a fit for purpose comprehensive and cloud-based Finance System solution. Tenderers should be able to demonstrate that the system has been successfully used in similar sized organisations, ideally in the Further Education sector, and that there is high quality end user support. It is expected that the supplier will be committed to research and development of the system throughout the contract, to keep pace with technological and financial developments and that upgrades to the system and user-customised screens can take place with minimal disruption. The key objectives are: * To implement a secure, robust, reliable, and comprehensive Finance System solution from a single supplier. * To provide a finance system to interface with the College data management systems (principally ProSolutions student records, but also iTrent HR Payroll), to facilitate the reporting and analysis of fully informed Management Information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the finance cloud software to be a COTS product which can be adapted aftermarket to the needs of our organisation. Functionality: General ledger Purchase ledger Sales ledger Project accounting Fixed assets Workflow Reporting Web service API interface option preferred Interface with MS Office Integration with HR and MIS Systems preferred Integrated AI invoice scanning and data capture Bank integrations Procurement Software We require software licensing, implementation services, training (core users and train the trainer), ongoing support and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c02b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038184-2024
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

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2025Expired
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
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
JOCELYN LENN
Contact Email
procurement@shcg.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO14 1NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fort Fareham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

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