Tender

Provision and Implementation of a Fully Integrated Source to Settle Solution

POST OFFICE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2018 at 11:58

Tender

12 Nov 2018 at 12:02

Planning

29 Oct 2018 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited, located at 20 Finsbury Street, London, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision and Implementation of a Fully Integrated Source to Settle Solution." This procurement project, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV Code: 72222300), aims to establish a comprehensive Source to Settle service, including eSourcing, Purchase to Pay, and Contract Management solutions offered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The tender period is set to end on 6th February 2019, with the contract anticipated to start on 29th April 2019 and concluding on 29th April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, and internet support. Businesses that can offer integrated solutions compatible with existing systems, such as SAP ECC 6.0, and support electronic submission of invoices through various channels will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could foster long-term collaboration with a major organisation, enhancing SME visibility and market presence in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Provision and Implementation of a Fully Integrated Source to Settle Solution

Notice Description

The Post Office Ltd (POL) and its affiliates intend to award a contract for the provision and implementation of a fully integrated Source to Settle (S2S) service, (including eSourcing, Purchase to Pay and Contract Management along with every process in between). The Source to Settle system must be offered in the form of ongoing services over the internet ("as-a-service"), otherwise known as Software-as-a-service - "SaaS". Tenders must also include operation and implementation of the service ("service" for these purposes meaning standard software). The S2S system must have close integration with, amongst other things, POL's Core Finance System, SAP ECC 6.0, and access control system for administering users. Tenderers' solutions must accept electronic submission of invoices via multiple channels (single invoice, bulk invoices, email, Portable Document Format, Electronic Document Interchange), and must automatically match invoices with POs and GRNs using both the PO number and line item detail. To view and respond to this opportunity please click on the link below and register or sign in to see the details: https://postoffice.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b026a52-f16d-4303-9b99-ed8ef4b54c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8e6b9b-8c1f-49ec-9b4d-3a55146814cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2019 - 27 Apr 2029 Over 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 9AQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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