eProcurement Solution & Implementation Services

Dalhousie University is seeking a modern and efficient cloud-based eProcurement / Procure to Pay ("P2P') solution encompassing the full scope of Procure to Pay services from Procurement to Accounts Payable. This solution will be a key driver of transforming our end to end Procure to Pay processes and must be intuitive and user friendly while offering robust functionality to handle the diverse buying needs of the institution. Dalhousie has a decentralized operating model with Faculties and administrative units supported by a central procurement and accounts payable department (now Procure to Pay Services) that assists with the acquisition of goods and services and facilitating vendor payments. Dalhousie’s ERP that supports the current procurement and accounts payable processes is Ellucian’s Banner solution (Finance Module), however, many of the supporting processes are manual and most communication and approvals occur via email. Mandatory Criteria Proponents shall first confirm they will meet the mandatory criteria which will be pass or fail. If a Proponent cannot meet this criterion, they will not be evaluated any further. Proponents must confirm this within the written narrative (Appendix “B”). Mandatory pass/fail criteria as follows: Your solution must offer all modules planned for Groups 1 and 2. Your solution must not require any type of subscription fee to suppliers. If you solution does not meet this criterion, it will not be evaluated. Please Note: To ensure the latest information and updates regarding this bid, the onus is on the bidder to ensure they are monitoring the bidding system for issued addenda, clarifications and instructions that may impact submissions.

Cost of acquiring documents: Not Applicable

Terms of payment for acquiring documents: Not Applicable

Tender notices on CanadaBuys published for Nova Scotia Public Sector Entities may not reflect amendments. For tender documents and up-to-date addenda, refer to the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal: https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/DAL2023-031

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