--- title: "ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFE STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE" published: "2024-03-12" --- # ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement Buyer: DFE STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0447bb.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DFE) in collaboration with Stranmillis University College is planning a tender process for the Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the deadline for market interest set for Friday 5th April 2024. Businesses offering Financial analysis and accounting software development services are invited to participate. The opportunity is particularly relevant for suppliers keen on providing innovative solutions in the services category within the UK, specifically in Northern Ireland. This tender by DFE and Stranmillis University College presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering Financial analysis and accounting software development services. Interested parties are required to respond by the specified deadline to demonstrate market interest and understanding. The engagement aims to inform the Procurement Strategy and assess potential risks and innovative solutions. Suppliers with expertise in financial software development and a willingness to engage in the procurement process are well-suited to compete and potentially secure a contract with the buying organisation. ## Notice ** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007859-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DFE STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package - 48443000 - Accounting software package - 48444000 - Accounting system - 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 72212443 - Accounting software development services - 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2024 at 13:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007859-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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