Finance Systems

A Tender Notice
by FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
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Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
19 Aug 2025
Delivery
05 Jan 2026 to 04 Jan 2031
Deadline
26 Sep 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

Falkirk

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Forth Valley College is seeking a Contractor to deliver the upgrade and implementation of a cloud-based financial management system, replacing its current on-premises Infor software. The solution must incorporate Infor SunSystems Cloud as the core financial record system, along with fully integrated software for purchase-to-payment, debtor management, Excel-based reporting and budgeting.

Total Quantity or Scope

Forth Valley College is seeking a Contractor to deliver the upgrade and implementation of a cloud-based financial management system (the System). This will replace the current on-premises Infor SunSystems 6.3 software which is being moved by Infor to sustainable maintenance, as well as replacing all of the current bolt-on systems for reporting, budgeting, purchase-to-payment, and debtor management.

Renewal Options

The Purchaser reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Purchaser requirements. The College may request consultancy and integration services.

Award Criteria

System Implementation Services 10.0
Compliance with Specification Grid 10.0
System Demonstration: Finance System Capabilities 10.0
Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks 10.0
Maintenance and Support Services 9.0
Key Personnel and Customer Relationship Management 7.0
System Innovation, Value Add and Future Roadmap 5.0
Phase Out & Exit Strategy 3.0
Fair Work Practices, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 3.0
Sustainability and Community Benefits 3.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 72261000 - Software support services
  • 48442000 - Financial systems software package
  • 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Indicators

  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

System Demonstrations are mandatory as part of this Invitation to Tender. These will take place during week commencing 27th October 2025. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802551. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:802551) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=802551

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