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title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Corporate Systems Transformation software"
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buyer: "HEFCE"
published: "2017-03-08"
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# Invitation to Tender for the provision of Corporate Systems Transformation software

Buyer: HEFCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41828893-05c5-46e0-a021-d4076e320917

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## Summary

HEFCE is currently undertaking an open tender for the provision of Corporate Systems Transformation software. The project aims to acquire subscription licences for a cloud-based business management software that supports Finance, Payroll, and HR functions, intended to cover up to 400 employees. The tender was published on 8 March 2017, with a submission deadline set for 7 April 2017. The contract is planned to commence on 1 May 2017 and will run for five years, concluding on 1 May 2022. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on enterprise resource planning software.

This opportunity represents substantial growth potential for software vendors, particularly those specialising in enterprise resource planning, financial systems, and cloud-based solutions. Businesses with experience in providing comprehensive software packages that include ongoing maintenance and updates are particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate compliance with technical requirements and a robust support infrastructure will have a competitive advantage in bidding for this contract.

## Notice

HEFCE is seeking to procure subscription licences for cloud based business management software that will provide functionality for Finance, Payroll and HR as well as meeting a range of technical or non-functional requirements. The licence will also provide HEFCE with regular upgrades and updates, ongoing software maintenance, product defect fixes and regulation compliance updates. In addition to this the licence will provide HEFCE with access to a cloud based platform with backups, data storage, operating system, database, provisioning, security, data centre and disaster recovery. HEFCE requires the licence to cover up to 400 employees. This tender does not include the provision of implementation services and the ongoing support and maintenance of the implemented solution, i.e. those aspects of the solution that are configurations unique to HEFCE and not part of the core product. These services will be procured separately. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ae98ef-926e-451d-b12c-07da07485b52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 1 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEFCE |
| Locality | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ae98ef-926e-451d-b12c-07da07485b52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ae98ef-926e-451d-b12c-07da07485b52
  8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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