A cluster of government departments has opted for Workday HR and finance software, as Oracle and Microsoft make up the vendors losing out to the SaaS-only provider.
The “Matrix” cluster of central government departments and arm’s length bodies has also selected Cognizant as an integrator to help roll out the systems. The group of departments are trying modernize their ERP systems and revamp their shared-services arrangements.
A procurement notice from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology said the total contract value for both vendors could be as high as £144.3 million.
The software deal is set to last 10 years, with the option of extension for up to two further years, while the SI deal is scheduled for an initial period of five years, with the option of extension for up to 24 months more. When the government first launched the procurement, it said the total deal could be worth up to £215.6 million.
