Planning

Financial Management Solution, Service and Implementation

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has initiated a procurement process for a Financial Management Solution, Service and Implementation, primarily focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This upcoming tender is currently in the planning stage, with a planned future notice date set for 1st September 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2032. Located in the South East of England (region UKJ31), the university functions as a public authority, sub-central government entity. Interested parties should note the significance of the preliminary engagement, with the soft market testing questionnaire due by noon on 9th May 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, as well as IT services related to consulting and development. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions and innovative service implementations are well-suited to participate. The tender provides a pathway for growth within the higher education sector, allowing firms to contribute to future-facing solutions that serve institutional financial needs. Engaging in the soft market exercise enables businesses to present their offerings and align with the university's strategic requirements, potentially securing a significant client in the educational domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Management Solution, Service and Implementation

Notice Description

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation trading as University of Portsmouth has a requirement of a Financial Management solution, Service and Implementation.

Planning Information

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation trading as University of Portsmouth (UoP) is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding Financial Management Systems (FMS). This Soft Market Exercise (SME) aims to gather insights into the available solutions and functionality, industry best practices, indicative pricing and innovative approaches before launching a formal procurement process. Please logon on to the intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home ref number 24 - CMR -284, express an interest in the project where you can then access the draft Specification (functional and non-functional requirements) and the Soft Market Exercise Questionnaire document for completion and submit . The closing date for submission of the Soft market testing questionnaire is 12:00 noon on the 9th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025297-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
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)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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