Software package and information systems

Tender description

The University of Sunderland is seeking to appoint an innovative supplier(s) (Strategic ICT Partner) to provide Enterprise Class application software and related services to include design, implementation, development and commissioning of systems; on-going support, training, enhancements (upgrades) and maintenance in relation to a Financial Management System and/or a Human Resources/Payroll Management System. It is envisaged that suppliers will apply for lots within this opportunity as either a supplier of an integrated system or for individual Human Resources/Payroll or Financial Management systems however suppliers must demonstrate how the system(s) can interface/integrate with other systems. At the core of management's system vision is a desire to consolidate systems and provide more automated integration to facilitate reliable, timely and accurate reporting to help the University achieve its goals of strategic management information and business intelligence capability. Management also require an agile system that is adaptable to the future needs of an organisation in the higher education sector. Suppliers will either offer a single supplier proposal or a lead supplier (with a supporting supplier chain) proposition.