--- title: "Oracle Finance Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-11-17" --- # Oracle Finance Project Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f679ef-5a54-4a3f-b98b-fa530a503791.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently seeking an Oracle implementation partner for the Oracle Finance Project to assist in upgrading from version v12.1.3 to v12.2.8, with completion expected by 1st August 2022. This open procurement opportunity falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period is set to conclude on 14th December 2020, with a contract value ranging from £2.5 million to £4 million. Notably, the project requires significant re-engineering of finance processes, a new Chart of Accounts, and potentially substantial software configuration and integration support. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software consulting, integration, and development services. Companies with expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and financial systems would be especially well-suited to participate in this tender. As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed in the procurement process, this could be an ideal opportunity for innovative service providers eager to demonstrate their capabilities on a large-scale project. ## Notice We are seeking to appoint an Oracle implementation partner to assist the University to move from version v12.1.3 to v12.2.8 (or later) on 1st August 2022. The project comprises the following elements: o Re-implementation of the Oracle Financials software moving from version 12.1.3 to 12.2.8 (or later); o The creation of a new Chart of Accounts; o Re-engineering of core Finance processes to support implementation of new chart of accounts; o The redevelopment of interfaces into and out of Oracle Financials, which may be required to support changes to the chart of accounts; o Implementation of any required changes to data, data structures and functionality of applications integrated with Oracle Financials; o Re-engineering of non-Finance processes to support above change; o Consideration of opportunities to configure the software to improve processes and realise demonstrable business benefits. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 17 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2020 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3 - 16 Nov 2020 at 12:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3 - 12 Nov 2020 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b594e78c-7121-4c7b-8502-243934fe7ba3 17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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