Award

Implementation and configuration of Microsoft Business Central

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2020 at 09:38

Award Notice
Award

29 Oct 2019 at 12:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking services for the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Business Central, a financial systems software package. This project is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £260,000. The contract period began on 25th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 22nd October 2021. The tender was published on 18th October 2019, and the successful supplier for this contract is Total Enterprise Solutions, based in Rugeley, England. This opportunity is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, open to suppliers eligible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs in the technology and professional services sectors, particularly those specialising in software implementation, training, and ongoing support for financial systems. Businesses that have experience integrating grant management systems and establishing testing and production environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The successful integration of these services will enhance the operational efficiency of the Arts Council England, creating pathways for further collaboration in digital transformation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation and configuration of Microsoft Business Central

Notice Description

Implementation and configuration of Microsoft Business Central for Arts Council England. Brief requirements below: Business Central core modules Professional services - Implementation, Training, Support Grants Management system integration Set-up of test, development and production environments Additional information: This notice is an amendment to the contract end date on the previous award notice stated as 22 October 2020. The confirmed contract end date is 22 October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600b04d4-e8e8-435d-9e2c-237b575f7ec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2019 - 22 Oct 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Zobair
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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