Provision of External Assurance Services

Tender description

The University of Strathclyde (UoS) is currently implementing a new (HR & Payroll) HRP System. To support successful implementation, the University seeks the services of a supplier to assess the feasibility, completeness, and realism of the HRP implementation plan, to determine whether the project, as currently scoped and scheduled, shall be delivered successfully (on time, within budget, and to required quality standards) and to provide on-going assurance services throughout the remainder of the project. Lot 1: The successful supplier shall have experience in conducting similar implementations or assurance reviews, ideally in the higher education sector or involving iTrent or similar HR systems. Whilst the focus of this mini competition is in relation to the HRP System, the University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the scope of the services across other Digital Transformation or strategic change initiatives. The awarded supplier is required to provide impartial oversight, support the early identification of delivery risks, and offer evidence-based recommendations that contribute to the successful achievement of programme objectives. The assurance provider will operate in an advisory capacity, offering constructive challenge and validation to support informed decision-making. The principal objectives of the assurance services are to: - Identify potential risks to delivery at the current stage of the process and throughout the lifecycle of the programme - Provide expert, independent assessments of programme governance, delivery frameworks, and organisational readiness - Support effective decision-making at key project milestones - Offer clear, actionable recommendations grounded in analysis and best practice - Improve transparency, oversight, and stakeholder confidence in programme delivery This requirement will be fulfilled by Call off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) – Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. This requirement will be fulfilled by Call off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) – Lot 3: Complex & Transformation