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Finance System Implementation Manager

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the Finance System Implementation Manager project was awarded to Queen Margaret University. The procurement process was completed on 28th February 2024. Queen Margaret University located in Musselburgh, UK, issued the tender in the Education industry category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The project manager will oversee the deployment and implementation of a new finance system. The main procurement stage was the award stage, and the key contact person for this tender is Andy Oughton.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in implementing ERP Finance Software. The project is based in Musselburgh, UK, within the Education sector. The unique technical knowledge required for this tender limits the competition, making it suitable for firms well-versed in the specific finance policies and processes of Queen Margaret University. The procurement offers a £150,000 contract signed on 25th July 2023, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the finance system implementation domain.

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Notice Title

Finance System Implementation Manager

Notice Description

Procurement of a Project Manager to oversee the deployment and implementation and embedding of the new finance system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

QMU have procured a new ERP Finance Software solution. For the project's next phases, QMU requires a Project Manager to implement the deployment and embedding of the new system and associated processes.

Procurement Information

In compiling the statement of requirements for the next phase, it has become apparent that the consulting Project Manager will need in-depth knowledge of QMU's existing culture and processes and procedures across the whole finance and department as well as in-depth knowledge of Unit 4's ERP Finance Software. Although multiple organisations may have experience with Unit 4's systems, the technical knowledge regarding QMU's internal finance operations currently only exists with the proposed Consultant through their work in the first phase. It is determined that the Consultant's unique technical knowledge of QMU's finance policies, processes, procedures, and culture would lead to a lack of competition should a public procurement be conducted and therefore qualifies QMU to implement the negotiated procedure without prior publication process in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000739797
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499713
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 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
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Andy Oughton
Contact Email
aoughton@qmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314740000

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 6UU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUATE DIGITAL CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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