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title: "Norwich University of the Arts Human Resources Information System Project"
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# Norwich University of the Arts Human Resources Information System Project

Buyer: NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b50

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## Summary

Norwich University of the Arts has awarded a contract to MHR Global Holdings Limited for the implementation of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. This procurement process was initiated due to the end-of-life notice on the university's existing HR database. The project falls under the industry category of "Time accounting or human resources software package" (CPV code: 48450000). Located in the UKH region, the procurement method used was a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the process has now moved to the "Award" stage. The initial core release of the new system is expected to be fully operational by early February 2025, with the entire system scheduled to be switched off by 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £675,000, was signed on 11th October 2024, and there is an option for several 2-year extensions beyond the original 5-year term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions to align with Norwich University of the Arts' needs for a new, comprehensive HRIS. Companies with expertise in time accounting and HR software, especially those experienced in delivering SaaS solutions, will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project's urgency and the university’s intent to rapidly progress with the selected vendor present an advantageous scenario for businesses looking to expand their portfolio or establish a robust partnership with a public educational institution. Suppliers that demonstrate strong functional and non-functional capabilities, efficient delivery models, and comprehensive service support can position themselves favourably to contend for such future opportunities.

## Notice

This document specifies the high-level solution, pricing, and implementation information that Norwich University of the Arts is requesting from potential suppliers in relation to its project to implement a new HR Information System as a Software as a Service solution. In making this request, Norwich University of the Arts is looking for high level information to rapidly select a preferred vendor to progress with in a subsequent detailed solution analysis and contracting exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to procure a HR Information System (Software as a Service Solution) with a view to developing a detailed solution analysis in two phases with the initial core release schedule set out in the invitation to requirements to implementing and full operational by early February 2025 in line with the schedule set out in the invitation to tender document

Options: Option for one or more 2-year extensions to the original 5-year contract for some or all modules subject to the agreement of the University.

Renewal: Option for one or more 2-year extensions to the original 5 year contract for some or all modules subject to the agreement of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033969-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £675,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 4SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MHR GLOBAL HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033969-2024
- 20 Aug 2024 at 16:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026557-2024
- 16 Aug 2024 at 15:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026219-2024
- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026068-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026014-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norwichuni.ac.uk
- https://norwichuni.ac.uk/about-us/governance/info-publication-scheme/procurement/
- https://norwichuni.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://norwichuni.ac.uk/procurement/orHumanResources,4-7FrancisHouse,Norwich,NR24SN,UnitedKingdom.NUTScode:UKH15.HumanResources,externalhr@norwichuni.ac.uk,https://norwichuni.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.norwichuni.ac.uk

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