--- title: "734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE" published: "2024-09-23" --- # 734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8464a5-252e-4d9e-972f-179322c7766f.json) ## Summary The University of Gloucestershire is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "734 - SaaS Business Systems (to include ERP solutions)" under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The contract, estimated at £3,000,000, involves migrating key University business systems to a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model. It covers HR and Payroll, Web Recruitment, Finance and Planning, Web Payments, and Income Management. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th October 2024. The contract is set to start on 2nd December 2024, concluding by 2nd December 2034. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and will mainly operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software as a service, particularly those capable of supplying ERP solutions. It is ideal for companies that have a strong track record in delivering comprehensive business systems for educational institutions. The potential 10-year contract offers ample room for sustained business growth through long-term partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, making it a significant opportunity for both established firms and promising SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector. ## Notice The University of Gloucestershire is embarking on a programme of work to establish a roadmap for migration to a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model for key University business systems. The systems that are in scope for this opportunity are: HR and Payroll Web Recruitment Finance and Planning Web Payments and Income Management System requirements have been gathered, and the next stage of the programme involves looking to identify strategic options, in terms of software suppliers, using the Digital Marketplace. The University of Gloucestershire SaaS programme of work must move at speed. The University expect the initial contracting period to be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 7 years. The contract start date(s) will be determined by the current supplier roadmaps, which fall into the date range December 2024 - December 2026. The University will retain the right to terminate the contract, at any stage, with at least 12 months' notice. Further details are contained in the online tender package. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6afd7-79c9-41ea-92a8-1901a6d5a323 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE | | Locality | CHELTENHAM | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL50 2RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cheltenham | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Cheltenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6afd7-79c9-41ea-92a8-1901a6d5a323 - 23 Aug 2024 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6afd7-79c9-41ea-92a8-1901a6d5a323 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6afd7-79c9-41ea-92a8-1901a6d5a323 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/91 Downloadable online tender pack. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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