Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia
London
W1T 7NZ
Contact
Aitor Cisneros
a.cisneros@ensemblepurchasing.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 7470159757
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=64367&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=64367&B=LUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ITT for a Finance System for the Royal Academy of Music
Reference number
EP188
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Royal Academy of Music
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy. Some high level requirements for a finance system at Academy include:
• Financial management: The system should provide tools for managing the Academy's financial resources, including budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Integration with other systems: The finance system should integrate with other systems used by the Academy, such as I-Trent payroll and HR system, and Quercus student record systems, to ensure data consistency and reduce data entry.
• Grant and contract management: The system should provide tools for managing grants and contracts, including tracking expenses and revenue, invoicing, and compliance reporting.
• Procurement management: The system should support procurement processes, including purchasing, vendor management, and contract management.
• Asset management: The system should allow the Academy to track and manage its physical assets, including equipment, vehicles, and buildings.
• Compliance: The system should support compliance with financial regulations and standards, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) guidelines.
• Reporting and analysis: The system should provide reporting and analysis capabilities to support decision-making and strategic planning. This includes dashboards, ad-hoc reporting, and data visualisation.
• Security and access control: The system should provide robust security and access controls to protect financial data and ensure appropriate access to information by authorised personnel.
• Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate the financial needs of a growing Academy, including expansion into new programs, research, and other initiatives
The successful supplier is expected to be awarded a contract for 10 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Estimated 5 year contract plus 5 year extension
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 March 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 March 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom