Pre-market Engagement for Finance System

Derby College Group (herein referred to as (“DCG”) wishes to assess the market and review available options for a new Financial Management System.

The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to identify interested organisations with whom DCG can engage in discussion with to understand the current marketplace in terms of available systems and functionality. This understanding will be used to determine a longer-term Finance System procurement strategy and ensure the robustness of specified requirement. Subject to PME findings a compliant tender is anticipated later in 2026 for mobilisation to commence ASAP with a delivery start date of 01 August 2027.

This is not a competitive procurement, there will be no selection criteria applied nor is engagement in PME a prerequisite for tender. This process is designed to provide an opportunity for DCG to identify and engage with providers in advance of tender to refine requirements to ensure the procurement principles of fairness and transparency are met, and most importantly best outcomes for learners are delivered. Where responses to PME require further discussion DCG will engage with those providers individually and as required. All information provided at PME is indicative only.

Please see the PME guidance available for free download from the college's appointed E-Tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home