Contract for Provision of Upgrading Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

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Who Speclialist Work With The University's Information Services Directorate What Specialists Work On Queen’s wish to engage technical services to enable our move to Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2, with the accompanying update to PeopleTools (to 8.56). At the core of this is an update to the core technology stack for components such as Tuxedo, WebLogic, Java, the Oracle database and the platform operating system (predominantly Linux with a small amount of Windows). To build in efficiencies with future patching or updates, we are also looking to implement a more automated process for application deployment and update where appropriate and where time savings can be shown Where the Work Takes Place The McClay Library, 10 College Square, Belfast. BT7 1LP Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements 2.5.1 Primary area is to provide a technical lead function to coordinate and manage the technical aspects of the upgrade work. This role would need prior experience of upgrading a PeopleSoft technical environment from version 9.0 to version 9.2 and similar experience within the PeopleTools area. They would help finalise the overall upgrade plan, ensuring there is a coherent and achievable set of tasks, appropriately delegated to the available resources. They would coordinate the day to day work of the development and database administration teams, managing specific work package allocation, monitoring issues and provide technical leadership to the team Work Location The McClay Library, 10 College Square, Belfast. BT7 1LP Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Demonstrate experience of undertaking at least five (5) upgrades of the PeopleSoft environment to version 9.2 with a substantial element involving updates to the underlying database software. Primary area is to provide a technical lead function to coordinate and manage the technical aspects of the upgrade work Help finalise the overall upgrade plan, ensuring there is a coherent and achievable set of tasks, appropriately delegated to the available resources Coordinate the day to day work of the development and database administration teams, managing specific work package allocation, monitoring issues and provide technical leadership to the team Monitor progress against the plan and provide periodic updates on progress, risks and issues. Database Administrator (DBA) skills to upgrade the core database version: as part of the upgrade Environment/application automation skill Nice to Haves No. of Specialists to Evaluate 15 Cultural Fit Criteria Detail your firm’s approach to upgrading PeopleSoft environments, specifically to version 9.2 Please explain how your firm would assist the University in the upgrade of the underlying Oracle database in conjunction with the upgrade Please provide details of your firms experience of delivering automation of deployment and configuration for the PeopleSoft environment. Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range