---
title: "Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000686229"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-03-09"
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# Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000686229

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed a procurement process titled "Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution". This initiative falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 26 January 2022. The primary aim is to upgrade the existing software package used for generating statutory returns required by funding bodies, as the current software is no longer fit for purpose.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based services tailored for the education sector. Companies that have a proven track record in providing comprehensive software solutions to universities would be well-suited to compete, especially given GCU's findings that no direct competitors could meet their specific needs. This situation opens avenues for innovative SMEs and other providers keen to establish a presence in the Scottish education market.

## Notice

GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442907 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCOUNT-ABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442907
  Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution - GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686229

## Provenance

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