ITT for a Finance System for the Royal Academy of Music

Concepts

• financial systems
• royal academy of music
• finance system
• financial information systems
• needs of the academy
• quercus student record systems
• academy's financial resources
• academy
• hr system
• financial needs of a growing academy

Location

London: Royal Academy of Music

Description

The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Academy requires a finance system to manage which needs to meet a range of requirements to support the financial management and reporting needs of the Academy. Some high level requirements for a finance system at Academy include: • Financial management: The system should provide tools for managing the Academy's financial resources, including budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. • Integration with other systems: The finance system should integrate with other systems used by the Academy, such as I-Trent payroll and HR system, and Quercus student record systems, to ensure data consistency and reduce data entry. • Grant and contract management: The system should provide tools for managing grants and contracts, including tracking expenses and revenue, invoicing, and compliance reporting. • Procurement management: The system should support procurement processes, including purchasing, vendor management, and contract management. • Asset management: The system should allow the Academy to track and manage its physical assets, including equipment, vehicles, and buildings. • Compliance: The system should support compliance with financial regulations and standards, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) guidelines. • Reporting and analysis: The system should provide reporting and analysis capabilities to support decision-making and strategic planning. This includes dashboards, ad-hoc reporting, and data visualisation. • Security and access control: The system should provide robust security and access controls to protect financial data and ensure appropriate access to information by authorised personnel. • Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate the financial needs of a growing Academy, including expansion into new programs, research, and other initiatives The successful supplier is expected to be awarded a contract for 10 years.

Renewal Options

Estimated 5 year contract plus 5 year extension

CPV Codes

• 48442000 - Financial systems software package
• 48812000 - Financial information systems

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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