Tender

Schools Budgeting Software

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Tender

03 Apr 2018 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has issued a tender for "Schools Budgeting Software" to enhance financial forecasting capabilities for schools, following the requirements set out in the Education Act 2002. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on office machinery, equipment, and software systems. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method, with the submission deadline set for 26th April 2018. The budget for this contract is £85,000, and the service location is within the London region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational software and related technologies. Businesses with expertise in developing budgeting tools compatible with local accounting systems such as SIMS would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can allow companies to establish strong ties with local authorities and expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Schools Budgeting Software

Notice Description

The Scheme for Financing School sets out the financial framework between the LA and schools as directed by the Education Act 2002. It requires school to submit a financial forecast in a format determined by the LA which is based on CFR (Consistent Financial Reporting) codes prescribed by the DfE. In order to provide a consistent format for all schools, the Schools Finance Team requires budget planning software which is compatible with schools local accounting systems, SIMS (Schools Information Management System) FMS (Financial Management System). Additional information: The London Borough of Hillingdon invites quotations for these supplies. Tender documentation can be downloaded from the Council's e-tendering portal, www.capitalesourcing.com. Tenders received will be evaluated using the criteria of 80% Price and 20% Quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33e72c10-10bf-4c33-ac93-a0defcccaec3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981c69d5-d785-4364-975d-db712df966e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Samantha Obeng
Contact Email
procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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