--- title: "Finance System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045674" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045674" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045674.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045674.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER" published: "2024-05-01" --- # Finance System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045674 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045674) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045674.json) ## Summary The University of Ulster is planning a procurement process for a Finance System under a tendering initiation. The finance system falls under the goods category, specifically software package and information systems. The main stages of the procurement process are anticipated to end in contract award by the end of 2024, with plans to go live between January and June 2026. Interested providers must complete the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire via eSourcing NI by 30 May 2024. The University aims to welcome all capable service providers but emphasizes the need to meet minimum selection criteria for consideration in the award stage. This procurement opportunity by the University of Ulster for a Finance System presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages, information systems, financial analysis, accounting software, and related areas. Companies that can provide services to support education activities across multiple campus locations in Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The University's procurement strategy is focused on engaging market participants to inform the contracting route, type of contract(s), and overall system specifications for the Finance System, paving the way for future collaboration opportunities. ## Notice Finance System ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ulster University intends to commence a procurement exercise for new Finance System later this year. In line with the PIN advertised on TED, Ulster University is carrying out market research to understand the current marketplace for an end-to-end financial and procurement system to replace our existing financial system. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Information (RFI) is to invite potential service providers to express an interest and provide information to assist with best practice system specification for a Finance System. The procurement route, duration and type of contract(s) shall be determined following this preliminary market consultation and engagement with market participants. It is this which will inform the University's strategy for a Finance System. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition, a pre-qualification questionnaire, part of any pre-qualification/selection process or a current tender opportunity. Potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a Contract Notice (or equivalent) is published. Please note that all information provided in this RFI is indicative only and subject to change. The University reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to modify this information at any time and for any reason. Information requested at this stage is not for evaluation purposes. This RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information-gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Information (RFI) is to invite potential service providers to express an interest and provide information to assist with best practice system specification for a Finance System. The procurement route, duration and type of contract(s) shall be determined following this preliminary market consultation and engagement with market participants. It is this which will inform the University's strategy for a Finance System. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition, a pre-qualification questionnaire, part of any pre-qualification/selection process or a current tender opportunity. Potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a Contract Notice (or equivalent) is published. Please note that all information provided in this RFI is indicative only and subject to change. The University reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to modify this information at any time and for any reason. Information requested at this stage is not for evaluation purposes. This RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information-gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. The indicative timetable for the main stages of the procurement process is anticipated to be as follows: The University anticipates awarding contract at the end of 2024 and plans to go live between January and June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014026-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 1 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER | | Locality | COLERAINE | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT52 1SA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 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 - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems ## Release History - 1 May 2024 at 11:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014026-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ulster.ac.uk - https://e- - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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