Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
DFE Stranmillis University College
Belfast
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72212443 - Accounting software development services
- 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
** Pre-Market Engagement** DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement. Stranmillis UC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier to provide a Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution and associated support and maintenance. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement Stranmillis UC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5167056 - DfE - Stranmillis UC - Replacement Finance and Purchasing Solution Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function..
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes