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title: "2021-08-FIN-RD Preliminary Market Consultation - Business Systems"
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# 2021-08-FIN-RD Preliminary Market Consultation - Business Systems

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf0933a-5d8c-4d10-8a26-afd15c5573b5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2021-08-FIN-RD Preliminary Market Consultation - Business Systems" is being conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, situated in Sheffield, England. Currently, this tender is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17 June 2021. The procurement focuses on the investment management and tax preparation software package, and aims to gather insights from experienced digital systems and business systems providers to shape its strategy for finance and human resource management.

This preliminary market consultation presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and software sectors that specialise in financial, human resources, and business systems. Companies with a strong track record in delivering complex solutions to the public sector will be well-placed to engage with this process, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts with Sheffield Hallam University and other similar institutions.

## Notice

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation ( PMC) is to seek views from the business systems and digital services market to inform our strategy relating to managing our finance, human resources, payroll processes, planning and other related automated and manual processes. Please note we are only seeking the views of digital systems providers and business systems providers with a profound proven track record of delivering these systems and services for public sector organisations of scale and complexity. Additional information: Please download all information and correspond with us via our -e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home You must register and express an interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ab47c8-f058-4783-ad58-6c090d098859 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48410000 - Investment management and tax preparation software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ab47c8-f058-4783-ad58-6c090d098859

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ab47c8-f058-4783-ad58-6c090d098859
  17th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

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