--- title: "2526-10-DTS-BS-JM Provision and Implementation of a Finance Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-03-25" --- # 2526-10-DTS-BS-JM Provision and Implementation of a Finance Solution Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673bf.json) ## Summary Sheffield Hallam University is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision and Implementation of a Finance Solution," targeting the financial software and services industry. This tender, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure, involves a two-stage process, inviting the top four highest-scoring suppliers to the final stage. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement aims to streamline financial operations in line with the University's ambitious Operational Improvement Programme. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 29 April 2026 and the contract award by 19 August 2026, with plans for the system to go live by January 2028. This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in financial analysis and software-related services, particularly those able to offer SaaS solutions that are scalable and comply with UK regulations. Ideal contenders would be businesses with expertise in cloud-based financial platforms, data management, automation, and robust reporting capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently meet these requirements, provide a seamless user experience, and have a track record of innovation in financial technology may find this procurement a beneficial venture to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice We have an exciting opportunity to partner with A SINGLE SUPPLIER for the Provision & Implementation of a SaaS Based Finance Solution. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with The Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This is a two-stage process therefore the top 4 highest scoring tenderers who qualify will be invited to Stage 2. The University is Refreshing its Strategy and has set out an ambitious programme of change for the future, centred around financial stability, our academic offer and our organisational agility. To support our ambitions, we have embarked on an Operational Improvement Programme (OIP) to bring some of our core processes and systems up to date, improve efficiency through standardisation, and ensure our students and staff continue to have the best possible experience. As part of this programme of change, the University is seeking to award a Contract to a Tenderer for the Provision and Implementation of a SaaS Finance Solution, to provide services to improve our staff and student experience. In line with our Enterprise Architecture Principles, we are seeking to reduce our reliance on customised systems and procure solutions we can ADOPT RATHER THAN ADAPT to meet our needs. The scope of this Contract comprises of the implementation of a Finance solution that provides a platform that streamlines financial operations into a seamless solution providing a cohesive user experience. The solution must be cloud-based, scalable, secure, and compliant with UK regulations, including Procurement Act 2023 regulations and GDPR requirements. It must support automation, enable efficient data management, and provide robust reporting and analytics capabilities. Our ambition is to award a contract by August 2026 and Go-Live by January 2028. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Research Management Elements The Supplier shall ensure that all Research Management elements described in Attachment 1 - Specification-Consolidated Requirements of the Bid Pack (being an anticipated future modification) to the solution, are clearly and unambiguously identified and fully provided for as a potential option for modification and expansion of the Services under the Agreement. Though not evaluated with the tender pricing at Stage 2, the detail provided shall include transparent pricing for the implementation, configuration, licensing, and for any associated additional modules or functionality for the Research Management elements. Renewal: The Contract shall operate for an initial period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to five (5) additional years executed as either: * 1 x 3-year extension and 1 x 2-year extension or * 2 x 2-year extensions and 1 x 1-year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027287-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 1WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield, TLI London | ## 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 - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027287-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027287-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027269-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://www.shu.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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