Tender

Unit 4 Implementation Partner

DUDLEY MBC

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Dudley MBC) is currently at the tender stage of finding an implementation partner for the Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution. The contract, titled "Unit 4 Implementation Partner", falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV: 72221000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 6th January 2025 at 13:00 and the contract period running from 22nd January 2025 to 21st March 2025. This project seeks to transform the existing finance system into a modern, scalable solution, with significant dates being the system testing phase completing in January 2025 and going live by May/June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ERP solutions, financial systems transformation, and business process automation. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in similar local government projects. The successful partner will collaborate closely with Dudley MBC to ensure a streamlined implementation of modern workflows and real-time reporting systems, thereby contributing to enhanced efficiency and decision-making processes within the council. This project represents a valuable opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit 4 Implementation Partner

Notice Description

Dudley Council employs 5000 people and serves a population of circa 300k residents. The council operates a significant budget and is responsible for providing and commissioning a significant range of services. The Council has entered a new contract with Unit 4 for its Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution to deploy the Core Accounting Package and is currently migrating the existing system to the Unit4 Cloud Service. We expect to complete this "lift and shift" activity in January 2025 and retain the system in the test environment. We plan to transform the system in the test environment and make it live after year end May/June 2025. Objectives of the transformation * Modern solutions that will transform the way our people work and is scalable * A streamlined implementation of new ways of working based on [local government] best practice eg cash receipting/income management processes * Workflows and tasks that will automate processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy * Dynamic, real-time reporting for added management insights, better use of available "out of the box" reporting, and effective provision of reporting for 3rd parties e.g. government returns * Accurate forecasting and real-time decision making Dudley Council is seeking a Unit 4 partner to assist in transforming the existing Unit 4 finance system into a modern finance system and in making it live. The selected partner will advise on the strategic options and help develop options appraisal and associated plan of transformation activity. The current ways of working have remained largely untouched for many years and full understanding of "as is" is required to ensure organisational readiness and commitment to an "adopt not adapt" approach, with minimal customisation, for easing transition to upgrades and uptake of new features in the future. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cac6cb-65b8-49bc-b601-1d8f31177c67
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DUDLEY MBC
Contact Name
John Bailey
Contact Email
john.bailey@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 9TD
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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