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title: "Digital Core"
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# Digital Core

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f05d984d-31ad-4fb5-88f0-16f7a498789f

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting a tender titled "Digital Core", aimed at replacing its existing Human Resources, finance, payroll, and procurement systems with advanced Software as a Service (SaaS) technology. This initiative is classified under the industry category of Business transaction and personal business software package, with a total value of £35,000,000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a competitive dialogue process, which is set to conclude on 15 February 2021. The project is located at Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and is expected to begin its contract period on 1 November 2021, lasting until 22 January 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, consultancy, and support services related to HR and financial management systems. Enterprises capable of providing innovative, efficient solutions that enhance usability and control in these domains would be well-suited to compete. Businesses focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings may find this project especially relevant, as it seeks to facilitate improved management practices for the University while benefiting its staff and students.

## 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. 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/5d962015-1aa8-4154-aab3-d0cfa3017b4a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 22 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 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) |

## 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

- 22 Jan 2021 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d962015-1aa8-4154-aab3-d0cfa3017b4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d962015-1aa8-4154-aab3-d0cfa3017b4a
  22nd January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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