Tender

Software as a Service Finance Solution

MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 Jul 2021 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Muir Group Housing Association Ltd is currently seeking a provider for a Software as a Service Finance Solution, aimed at enhancing their operational efficiency. This tender, classified under information technology services, is set to close on 20th August 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 4th October 2021 and last until 1st April 2027, with the services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud-based technology solutions and integration services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience with public sector contracts and a robust understanding of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, as well as the ability to offer a comprehensive, seamless SaaS solution, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This tender encourages innovation and efficiency improvements in finance operations, making it appealing for companies equipped to deliver advanced IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software as a Service Finance Solution

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Technical and professional ability. List and brief description of selection criteria: Instead of: 1. You must provide a minimum of 3 examples of public service contracts over the last 3 years which are identical to the requirements that Muir Group are requesting. 2. The proposed solution must be integrated to Microsoft Azure Active Directory to provide single sign on (SSO) using pass through credentials. 3. The proposed solution should have the capability to be seamlessly integrated, bi-directionally with Muir Group's core business systems through a published set of APIs. 4. The solution must be accessible from any location, across any device type, and accessed through a web browser and not requiring any locally installed client or plugin for the browser. 5. The proposed solution has a responsive design i.e. it will resize the screens to the type of device (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet) it is using automatically. 6. The solution must be a true SaaS solution and not a privately hosted solution or an on-premise solution. 7. The solution must be fully integrated, from a single provider and use just one backend database. 8. The supplier of the proposed solution must be certified by the software vendor at the highest available level e.g. Gold, Platinum, etc. Read: 1. You must provide details of up to three contracts, in any combination from either the public or private sector; voluntary, charity or social enterprise (VCSE) that are relevant to our requirements as described in Section 6.1 of the SQQ. 2. The proposed solution must be integrated to Microsoft Azure Active Directory to provide single sign on (SSO) using pass through credentials. 3. The proposed solution should have the capability to be seamlessly integrated, bi-directionally with Muir Group's core business systems through a published set of APIs. 4. The solution must be accessible from any location, across any device type, and accessed through a web browser and not requiring any locally installed client or plugin for the browser. 5. The proposed solution has a responsive design i.e. it will resize the screens to the type of device (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet) it is using automatically. 6. The solution must be a true SaaS solution and not a privately hosted solution or an on-premise solution. 7. The solution must be fully integrated, from a single provider and use just one backend database. 8. The supplier of the proposed solution must be certified by the software vendor at the highest available level e.g. Gold, Platinum, etc. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The provision of a Software as a Service Finance Solution to include all the required implementation and transf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3802fb-adb5-4de1-af42-5a6a04ecc262
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2027 Over 5 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
MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Jon Drummond
Contact Email
chris.shaw@shawc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447722067596

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 3AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Newton & Hoole
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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