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Finance System Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland is concluding a procurement process for a "Finance System Upgrade", aimed at enhancing the current Agresso system software package. This project falls within the goods category and is located at the Paisley Campus, UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, with an estimated total cost around GBP 135,000 over five years. The contract was signed on 19 December 2017, indicating that the award process has been completed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software upgrades and support services, particularly those with expertise in finance systems such as Unit4. Companies with experience in providing technical consultancy and system migrations would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially since the University required specific upgrades from a provider that is in a unique position to offer necessary support after years of system use. The successful completion of this upgrade could pave the way for subsequent contracts related to system enhancements or further software developments.

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Notice Title

Finance System Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade of the current Agresso system software package

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of the West of Scotland intends to contract with Unit4 Business Software Limited (Co No 1737985) to upgrade the existing Agresso Finance System which is supplied and maintained by Unit4. This contract has an estimated total cost of circa GBP 135,000 over 5 years

Procurement Information

This is a technical upgrade of an existing system i.e. moving the University's finance system to a more recent version of the finance software developed and supported by Unit4. They are in a unique position to provide this service. The version of the system currently in use at the University is now out of formal support and has to be upgraded as soon as possible to reduce the risk of system failure. This is the first upgrade of the software since 2010 and consultancy is required from Unit4 in order to resolve any issues arising from this upgrade caused either by (i) changes to the database and/or application software developed by Unit4 and/or (ii) local customisations implemented by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). Again, Unit4 are in a unique position to support UWS in this upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523725
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309177
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jamie.simpson@uws.ac.uk, procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483000, +44 1418483647

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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