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EHRC 1920-42 Finance Systems' Licensing and Support

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2022 at 12:20

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 11:51

Tender

20 Mar 2020 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "EHRC 1920-42 Finance Systems' Licensing and Support". This contract, classified under the industry category of System and support services, involves the provision of licensing and support services for finance systems, ensuring business continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15 April 2020. The contract, which began on 22 May 2020, has a total value of £220,000 and covers various locations across the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, Wales, and the North West. The awarded contract was given to Touchstone FMS Limited on 11 May 2020 and has an active status extending until 23 May 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in system support and software services, particularly those with experience in financial systems and IT support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such contracts, as there is a clear emphasis on supporting these sectors. Companies that excel in providing software training, maintenance guidance, and agile support models will find a conducive environment to participate in future tenders and enhance their business growth.

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Notice Title

EHRC 1920-42 Finance Systems' Licensing and Support

Notice Description

The Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide licensing and support services for its finance systems. Services will include and not be limited to software training, best practice advice and guidance about upgrading and patching. The Contractor will also source software patches and provide timely notifications regarding systems' maintenance. Support extends to the Commission's in-house ICT Service Desk acting as a second and third line support service. Consequently the Contractor can expect to have contact with the Commission's IT department as well as the Finance department's users. Additional information: The COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need to provide support and licensing to its Finance systems to ensure business continuity. This does not give the Commission sufficient time to comply with the standard open procedure timescales for this procurement. The Commission considers this to be a state of urgency which it has duly substantiated. Accordingly the Commission is using accelerated time limits permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (regulation 27(5) for the open procedure in respect of this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab609644-eed8-493a-807f-0c02ca78dfab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£506,159 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2020 - 23 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOUCHSTONE FMS

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