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Preliminary Market Consultation for the Procurement of a Finance System

Sheffield Hallam University · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

The University is seeking to engage with the market through a Prior Market Consultation (PMC) to inform the potential future procurement of a modern Finance System. 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. In undertaking this market consultation, the University hopes to: Engage with the market so that suppliers know about the upcoming opportunity. Understand the current market capability, including available solutions, technologies and innovation potential. Validate our outline requirements and identify any gaps or unrealistic expectations. Confirm what information bidders will require as part of the tender process to construct a detailed and realistic bid including mobilisation plan. Explore the potential challenges, risk or barriers from a supplier's perspective. Determine the most appropriate route to market. Understand the optimum pricing and commercial model including optimal contract length and cost drivers. Inform our budgeting and cost estimates. It is important to note that a PMC is not a procurement exercise. Information requested at this stage is not for evaluation purposes. Involvement in the PMC does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity subsequently arise.

Classification

  • CPV48440000 — Financial analysis and accounting software package
  • CPV72268000 — Software supply services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-054f66
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Ends
14 May 2036, 23:59
Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48440000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Financial analysis and accounting software package
Entry 2
Id
72268000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software supply services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
033480-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
18 Jun 2025, 17:02

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
1 Aug 2025, 23:59
Description
The University is conducting a Prior Market Consultation (PMC) to engage with suppliers of finance systems. Interested parties are invited to submit written responses via the University's e-procurement portal (In-Tend) by 11th July 2025. Selected suppliers may be invited to participate in follow-up discussions or demonstrations between 21-25 July 2025. All communications and clarifications must be submitted through In-Tend. Participation in this PMC does not form part of any formal procurement process. The PMC documents can be found at: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10005790
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 1WB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
City Campus

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
10005790
Scheme
GB-UKPRN

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PVMW-4512-JZYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S1 1WB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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