Tender

Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution - ITQ

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

27 Sep 2018 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is currently managing a tender for an Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution, identified as SEBC/0733/2018. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on 19 October 2018. The total contract value is estimated between £35,000 and £45,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 November 2018 and conclude by 1 April 2023. This procurement process follows an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT integration, particularly those experienced with Optical Character Recognition technologies and Unit4 accounting systems. Companies with a track record in delivering similar software solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. By participating, businesses can not only secure a significant contract but also establish a long-term relationship with a public authority, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution - ITQ

Notice Description

Tender Submission Deadline is 17:00 on 19 October 2018. The Councils are looking to acquire an Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture software solution. This solution needs to be able to integrate with our current accounting system which is Unit4 Business World, version 7.0.0. We are looking for a supplier who has a proven track record of integrating OCR/Invoice Capture solutions with Unit4. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2757dc-e1f7-420c-a198-9745ee1f54d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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