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National Library of Scotland - Finance System

National Library of Scotland

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Library of Scotland

Buyer Address: George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, UKM, EH1 1EW, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ines Byrne

Contact Email: i.byrne@nls.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1316233700

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Published
28 Mar 2025, 11:44
Deadline
08 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The National Library of Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and innovative Supplier to replace its current finance systems with a modern equivalent that will generate business efficiencies. The Library is adopting a Cloud-first approach and is therefore seeking a fully hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solution accessed through a web browser that fits the Library’s needs. The Library expects no ‘on-premise’ installation. The required Finance System solution will include: Main accounting package (Purchase, Sales & General ledgers); Purchase ordering system; Reporting system; Ongoing support. The procured Finance System will effectively accommodate Library operations at the following scale: Six core Finance staff users; 100 general staff users who would be expected to either process purchase orders, undertake invoice approvals or accessing finance reports.

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Lot Description: The National Library of Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and innovative Supplier to replace its current finance systems with a modern equivalent that will generate business efficiencies. The Library is adopting a Cloud-first approach and is therefore seeking a fully hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solution accessed through a web browser that fits the Library’s needs. The Library expects no ‘on-premise’ installation. The required Finance System solution will include: Main accounting package (Purchase, Sales & General ledgers); Purchase ordering system; Reporting system; Ongoing support. The Finance System will effectively accommodate Library operations at the following scale: Six core Finance staff users; 100 general staff users who would be expected to either process purchase orders, undertake invoice approvals or accessing finance reports. Additional information: n/a

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding and Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology and Delivery

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Data Processing and Cyber Security

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits

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