Tender

HR and Finance Systems Transformation - Business Change Delivery

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2020 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "HR and Finance Systems Transformation - Business Change Delivery" as part of its efforts to replace outdated Human Resources and Finance Systems. The procurement falls under the industry category of business services and is in the active tender stage, which will conclude on 2 November 2020. The successful bidder will be required to start work on 24 November 2020, with the contract lasting until 31 December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, inviting a broad range of bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consulting, training, and business change management, particularly those that can deliver in a governmental context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing businesses that specialise in transformation projects or have experience with HR and finance systems to showcase their capabilities. The project aims to enhance service delivery within the public sector, making it an attractive prospect for firms seeking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Finance Systems Transformation - Business Change Delivery

Notice Description

The current core and peripheral Human Resources (HR) and Finance Systems of Norfolk County Council (the Authority) have been in place for 14 years and in their current form constrain the transformation of services and delivery of savings. The project to initiate the replacement of these systems was approved by the Authority's Cabinet on 20th May 2019. On 8th April 2020, the Authority procured systems implementation services from Oracle Consulting Services via Insight, and a fully integrated Oracle HR and Finance SaaS solution, including UK local government HR, Finance, Procurement, Payroll, and Analytics functionality. The Implementation Plan has been agreed with a go-live date of November 2021. The Authority is prioritising its work to support achievement of this date. In order for the project to succeed a number of non-technical and non-functional products must be delivered in conjunction with the Implementation Plan, namely: Cloud adoption impact analysis (being delivered by Oracle Consulting Services) Engagement and communications plan (being delivered by Socitm Advisory) Business change delivery (the subject of this procurement) Training (to be planned) Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d3599dd-c963-4561-a034-bef151516f60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3426dd-cc2f-4b4a-9bf5-8180ea4bd6bb
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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