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HR and Finance Systems Transformation Business Change Delivery

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2021 at 14:02

Award Notice
Award

05 Jan 2021 at 13:25

Award Notice
Tender

06 Oct 2020 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HR and Finance Systems Transformation Business Change Delivery" contract, initiated by Norfolk County Council, marked its transition into the award stage on 24 November 2020. The project, valued at £749,100,000, focuses on the provision of business and management consultancy services, particularly for the implementation of a fully integrated Oracle HR and Finance SaaS solution. The contract is set to run from 24 November 2020 to 31 December 2022, with key procurement activities having concluded on 2 November 2020. This tender was managed using an open procedure above threshold, enabling wide access for suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The engaged consultancy firms can leverage their expertise in HR and finance systems, as well as change management, to contribute to this transformative project. Companies with a background in implementing integrated software solutions, particularly in the public sector, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities, thereby fostering growth and collaboration within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Finance Systems Transformation Business Change Delivery

Notice Description

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. This procurement is for connected business change consultancy as set out in the specification. All details are contained in the Tender Documents. How to apply - This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's eProcurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ BuyerProfiles Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the InTend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27e3712a-75de-47c8-af29-e2f301a9ac10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba7f726-a24b-498e-a868-b7cca2135583
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£749,100,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCITM ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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