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Specialist ERP Consultancy

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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30 May 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has completed the procurement process for the provision of Specialist ERP Consultancy services. This procurement falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services, specifically for assisting with the implementation of an ERP project for a new Finance, HR, and Payroll system. The procurement location is Southampton Solent University campuses with additional remote work possibilities, in the region coded UKJ32. The procurement process was executed through a limited method, involving an award procedure without prior call for competition due to project urgency. The award was completed on 30th May 2025, with the contract being signed on 29th April 2025. It is expected that the project will conclude by the end of September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the technical and systems domains. Companies with expertise in ERP implementations and those equipped to handle complex IT projects will find this tender opportunity particularly appealing. The project's estimated value, not exceeding £500,000, suggests that medium to large companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive consultancy and project management services can benefit from participating in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts could lead to continued collaborations with educational institutions, thereby offering a reliable revenue stream and the potential for expanding industry credentials.

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Notice Title

Specialist ERP Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy services to assist with the implementation of the ERP project for the new Finance, HR and Payroll system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services to assist with the implementation of the ERP project for the new Finance, HR and Payroll system. The University engaged Real Staffing, a subsidiary of S Three Partnership in August 2024 to provide specialist consultants to assist with the implementation of it's new ERP system after inviting a number of companies to submit candidates. Anticipated spend at this point was that it would be under the tendering threshold and therefore no notice was published. Additional information: It is anticipated that this project will be completed by the end of September 2025, subject to successful testing.

Procurement Information

Due to delays in the project, it has become necessary to extend the services of the current consultants and engage additional support relating to migration and report writing in order to meet the required timelines. The result of this extension of the project timelines, the original anticipated value of the contract will now exceed the tendering threshold. Due to their experience and intimate knowledge and familiarity with the project and there by providing the most appropriate candidates the University wishes to retain the services of Real Staffing for this purpose. It is anticipated the value should not exceed PS500k in total, but this is an estimate at this point in time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05298b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028730-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL STAFFING GROUP

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