Planning

CST238 Engagement of an Implementation Partner for the Implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Modules

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 16:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking an implementation partner to assist in upgrading its current SAP S4/Hana systems to SAP SuccessFactors modules. This opportunity is classified under service procurement, specifically within the software implementation services category, and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKF1. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's electronic tendering system to access documentation and submit their responses. The deadline for written responses is set for 10:00 am on Monday, 7th July 2025, with supplier day sessions being available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in software implementation, particularly those experienced with SAP systems. It allows such businesses to contribute innovative solutions for the Council's digital upgrade, potentially leading to long-term collaboration. Companies with a strong track record in managing complex IT transformations and offering tailored SAP solutions will find this procurement particularly aligning with their capabilities. Furthermore, engaging with this project could provide exposure and growth in public sector contracts, enhancing business prospects within similar governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST238 Engagement of an Implementation Partner for the Implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Modules

Notice Description

The Council wishes to hear from organisations willing to share information about their approach to implementing an upgrade from its current SAP S4/Hana systems to SAP Success Factors to: * Explore how options could be delivered and supplied including timescales; * Consider likely costs; and * Determine the most effective way of packaging and scoping its requirements for any future procurement opportunity.

Planning Information

Suppliers will need to be registered on the Council's electronic tendering system in order to access the documents and submit a response: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d268590b-284d-f011-8139-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 This exercise will be undertaken with interested suppliers through a written response. There will also be a limited opportunity for suppliers to attend a Supplier Day Session to present to the Council. The Council will then review the information provided and seek clarification if required. Written responses should be submitted through the Council's electronic tendering system by 10.00am on Monday 7th July 2025. Requests for Supplier Day sessions should be submitted through the messaging feature of the Council's electronic tendering system as soon as possible as slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055061
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033857-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gemma.walker@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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