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Important Information For Government of Jersey Suppliers

Oct 19, 2022


Dear Supplier,

We are reaching out to you to keep you informed with the latest information on the progress of the ITS Programme.

What is ITS?

ITS stands for ‘Integrated Technology Solution’.

Across Government, we have a number of outdated, unsupported and unconnected systems - these systems are frustrating and do not support easy to use solutions for yourselves or the Government. Some are at risk of end-of-life failure and must be changed.

We’re replacing those core systems with a modern, fit-for-purpose technology solution and best-practice processes that are fit for future generations. That solution is being delivered by the ITS Programme.

The ITS Programme will give us better quality of data and information in core functions of government, improving our ability to make informed decisions for frontline services.

What does this mean for me?

Government of Jersey currently use Supply Jersey to purchase goods/services from our suppliers; this system will be replaced as we move to a new source to pay solution on the SAP Ariba Network in January 2023.

You will need to create an account on the SAP Ariba Network.  This system will bring about different levels of functionality such as real-time purchase order (PO) delivery, use of online catalogues, and invoice automation – but don’t worry, we will make sure you have everything you need to be ready for the change.

What is SAP Ariba?

SAP Ariba is the new fully integrated e-procurement solution that will enable more efficient management of orders, invoices, payments and the upload of catalogues.

The implementation of Ariba will improve the way suppliers do business with the Government of Jersey, simplifying and standardising the way we work together and removing process complexities. Later phases of the programme will focus on how new tenders are managed and our contract management processes.

Connect Suppliers Ariba

The new system will be known as Connect Suppliers Ariba. This is a Government of Jersey brand that ensures consistency with other Government systems.

 What next?

There will be 2 phases to onboard you as a supplier.

Phase 1 – you will receive an email with a link to Ariba for you to register and create an account and an eform which we require you to fill in to confirm your details including Ariba Network ID and DUNS number back to Government of Jersey.

Phase 2 – Upon receipt of your completed form you will receive a secondary email which will be a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) and contain a link for you to click on and accept the Government of Jersey into your network to allow trading between the 2 parties.

We will be in touch with you again soon with details on how to register and create your SAP Ariba accounts and provide support during this transition period. In the meantime, if you would like to know more about SAP Ariba, we invite you to visit our website or contact us at [email protected]


Kind regards,

Government of Jersey

 



 


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