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Finance System RFI - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 12:35

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is planning to replace its existing financial management solution with a modern finance system as part of its wider digital transformation programme. The requirement covers the core finance system, optional modules, implementation services and ongoing support. The buyer is seeking information and indicative pricing from interested suppliers before developing the procurement. This is primarily a business software and information systems requirement, with the work delivered for the University in Aberdeen. Suppliers should be able to provide an enterprise finance platform and associated implementation and support services suitable for a higher education organisation. The requirement is structured as a single package covering the system, optional functionality and related services.

This is a planned request for information, rather than an invitation to tender. The University expects to use a tender procedure for the subsequent procurement, which is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 18 January 2027. The current process seeks information and indicative pricing to help shape the future requirement; no contract value or budget is stated. The procurement is planned as one package, combining the finance system, optional modules, implementation and support. Suppliers should treat the published requirement as an early market-engagement stage and use it to prepare for the later competition, rather than as a current bid submission opportunity.

This will suit suppliers of modern finance and enterprise resource planning software that can support the financial operations of a university or similarly complex organisation. Relevant businesses are likely to include software publishers, systems integrators and specialist implementation partners able to configure, migrate and deploy a replacement finance platform. Ongoing application support and optional modules create scope for suppliers with broad product capability and established service teams, not just providers of standalone software licences. Strong candidates will be able to explain how their platform supports digital transformation, how it can replace an existing financial management solution, and how implementation and support would be delivered as one joined-up service. Suppliers should use this planning stage to assess the requirement and prepare relevant solution and pricing information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System RFI - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen invites interested parties to provide information and indicative pricing relating to a modern Finance System, including optional modules, support services, and implementation. The proposed system will replace the existing financial management solution as part of the University's wider digital transformation agenda.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen invites interested parties to provide information and indicative pricing relating to a modern Finance System, including optional modules, support services, and implementation. The proposed system will replace the existing financial management solution as part of the University's wider digital transformation agenda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e00d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075696-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and 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
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 20274 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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