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title: "Digital Core - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
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# Digital Core - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e292f07d-19b1-4148-bc04-476e6b7078d8

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking to enhance its operational efficiency by replacing its existing Human Resources, finance, payroll, and procurement systems with new Software as a Service (SaaS) technology. This procurement process is currently in the award stage after the tender closed on 15 February 2021. The total contract value is £35 million, and it will run from 23 March 2022 to 22 March 2032. The contract falls under the category of business transaction and personal business software packages, specifically targeting industry sectors that include software development and consultancy services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This significant procurement presents a considerable opportunity for software and technology firms, particularly those specialised in developing and implementing HR, financial analysis, and procurement software solutions. Companies with expertise in SaaS technology, software configuration, and consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the University aims to modernise its operations and improve user experience for its staff, students, and partners. With the potential for long-term engagement due to the multi-year contract, businesses can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish robust partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Nottingham is seeking to replace its extant UK Human Resources (HR), finance, payroll, and procurement systems with modern technology that will enable the University to make a step change in the way it manages its human and financial resources, with knock-on benefits for teaching and research. It will remove the current barriers to 21st century excellent people management practices and create visibility of the strategic information required to support the achievement of University ambitions. The future solution will be Software as a Service (SaaS) based and will provide greater efficiency, usability, and control for the University so that it may better serve its staff, students, and partners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137ca6d8-bdff-40aa-b4bd-21980674b29c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,750,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOSYS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services
- 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137ca6d8-bdff-40aa-b4bd-21980674b29c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137ca6d8-bdff-40aa-b4bd-21980674b29c
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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