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title: "T1097 - Unit4 Migration Consultancy 2024"
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# T1097 - Unit4 Migration Consultancy 2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f85f94b-cfdd-4241-82c4-1f84eab0797a

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## Summary

The University of Essex, based in Colchester, is managing the procurement process titled "T1097 - Unit4 Migration Consultancy 2024" in the industry of systems and technical consultancy services. This initiative involves migrating the University's finance system, Unit 4, to a SaaS solution. The procurement uses a limited method described as a competitive quotation below the threshold. It is currently in the award update stage, with a total contract value of £120,000. The tendering process was set to close on 27 November 2024, and the official contract period runs from 5 May 2025 to 28 February 2026. The contract has been awarded to Arribatec UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in software integration and system consultancy, particularly those focused on education sector transformation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a strategic opportunity, as the procurement explicitly notes suitability for such businesses, while involvement from voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) is not highlighted. Businesses with expertise in facilitating large-scale migrations to SaaS environments and dealing with highly customised systems will find the scope of work particularly aligned with their services, thus offering a chance to enhance their portfolio within academic institutions and beyond.

## Notice

Unit 4 provides the University's finance system. It is used to raise purchase orders, raise sales orders, claim expenses and run various finance reports. It is considered a business-critical application for the University. The University has also purchased the Research Cost Pricing (RCP) Module and Income Manager Module. Both modules, due to high levels of customisation, are not supported in the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) environment. A decision on the replacement for RCP module has not been made. The University does not plan to replace Income Manager, instead it will use the standard functionality within the web version of Unit 4 to perform the same functions as Income Manager. The UoE requires an implementation partner to support them in their migration to the Unit 4 SaaS solution and the migration of desktop users to the Web. Moving to a SaaS model will be a major transformation, particularly at the University where there are both a high number of customisations and complex integrations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aad6b82-7cbb-42d6-b6de-9284c0c34715 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,207 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIBATEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aad6b82-7cbb-42d6-b6de-9284c0c34715
- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aad6b82-7cbb-42d6-b6de-9284c0c34715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aad6b82-7cbb-42d6-b6de-9284c0c34715
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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