--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Future Foundations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2024-08-20" --- # Request for Information (RFI) - Future Foundations Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc051c9c-5af2-4c33-929c-9e2f06fee60f.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) process, titled "Future Foundations," aimed at identifying integrated SaaS-based ERP solutions. The tender falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The contracting process is currently in the Tender stage, with documents published on 20th August 2024, and responses accepted until 13th September 2024 at 12:00. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The scope of the project is global, targeting delivery addresses in regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for vendors offering comprehensive ERP solutions that integrate Financial and Organisational Hierarchies with Human Capital Management processes. Companies specialising in SaaS-based ERP systems with the capability for end-to-end process journeys in both People & Organisational Development and Finance will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Given the prestigious nature of The University of Manchester and the focus on transformation and technical debt reduction, businesses with proven expertise in these areas can gain significant traction and establish long-term partnerships. ## Notice The University of Manchester recently ceased work on two separate, but highly dependent, programmes of work to re-implement more recent versions of our core Human Resources and Finance systems. Although these pieces of work were intended to remove technical debt and ameliorate support risk, there was also a core intent to seek transformation of our professional services. In deciding on next steps, the University has recognised that an integrated, SaaS based ERP solution, offering core Human Capital Management and Financial processes, may offer the best solution for the University need to remove technical debt and enjoy key transformation outcomes. The aim of this Request for Information is to further understand the market offer of integrated SaaS based ERP vendors and to form an understanding of potential costing information that might be used to form a Business Case for future implementation. We are inviting responses from product vendors with Software as a Service ERP solutions that: o Are founded on an underlying Enterprise Structure and Unified Data Model that incorporates and fully aligns Financial and Organisational Hierarchies o Offer integrated end to end process journeys in BOTH People & Organisational Development and Finance disciplines. Additional information: Access to documents and technical/procurement enquiries should be sent through the In-tend electronic tendering system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319bc3d9-ba0c-40c2-8ed4-1fbf0f2d21a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 14 Oct 2024 | | 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 | 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 ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319bc3d9-ba0c-40c2-8ed4-1fbf0f2d21a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319bc3d9-ba0c-40c2-8ed4-1fbf0f2d21a7 20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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