Request for Information – Payments and Finance Transformation
Tender Overview
About this tender
RNSW is exploring the option to implement a cloud-native, evergreen commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) financial management solution. Project goals: To determine what cloud-native, evergreen COTS financial management systems exist that can meet the requirements with minimal customisation. To help inform budget and determine affordability. Scope: See Attachment A – Statement of Requirements. Related files RNSW5575 Request for Information Payments and Finance Transformation.pdf (452 KB) Requirements: Mandatory requirements Scheme membership (SCM0020) * Information and technology This procurement category has a mandated scheme. This category has a mandated scheme, to be awarded this contract you may need to be a member of the ICT Services Scheme SCM0020. Are you a member of SCM0020? Response type Radio button (Yes/No) Opportunity requirements 1.
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