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.

Planning

SHCG Finance System

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

26th November 2024 14:49:59 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c02b

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48440000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Buyer Name

JOCELYN LENN

Buyer Email

Procurement@shcg.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Bishopsfield Road

Fareham

PO141NH

United Kingdom

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SHCG Finance System

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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