Planning

Statement reconciliation software and services

LGSS

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Planning

23 Aug 2019 at 12:46

Planning

23 Aug 2019 at 09:45

Planning

22 Aug 2019 at 14:47

Planning

22 Aug 2019 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The LGSS, which represents Cambridgeshire County Council, Milton Keynes Council, and Northamptonshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Statement reconciliation software and services." This procurement process, classified under IT services, aims to appoint a provider experienced in delivering comprehensive statement reconciliation services. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 30th August 2019, with expressions of interest to be submitted by email to contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk no later than 6th September 2019. The suitable provider will need to operate efficiently across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software solutions for supplier statement reconciliation. Companies that can deliver managed service options and accommodate various data formats will be well-positioned to compete. Smaller firms, especially those with proven experience working with local authorities, are encouraged to express their interest, given the tender's favourable criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Potential bidders should highlight their service delivery models and readiness to engage with the authorities for a successful partnership.

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Notice Title

Statement reconciliation software and services

Notice Description

LGSS, representing its constituent partner authorities Cambridgeshire County Council, Milton Keynes Council, and Northamptonshire County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider of supplier of statement reconciliation services, to complement existing systems and processes. The supplier is expected to provide the following: 1. A comprehensive service for the periodic or continuous reconciliation of supplier statements, with the objective of ensuring accurate supplier (accounts payable) ledgers 2. While suppliers may offer a number of service configuration models (SaaS, on premise, managed service), they would be required to include fully managed service options as a minimum 3. The service should encompass up to date and efficient software technology for rapid automated reconciliation 4. The provider should be able to accept supplier statements in any common format including pdf, excel csv file formats. Scanning of paper statements should be accommodated 5. The provider should be able to accept accounts payable ledger data in commonly used ERP formats 6. The provider should be able to supply reconciliation reports and management information in the format and frequency required by the Authorities 7. Customer service support to be available during normal office hours. 8. The solution should be able to incorporate data sets such as rejected invoices which would come from either an OCR solution or via spreadsheets This is an opportunity to express interest in the contract. If you are interested and have the capabilities to deliver this contract please provide answers to the following questions by email to contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk no later than 6th September 2019: 1. If you have an off the shelf pricing table/ schedule, please include this with your expression of interest 2. Please let us know what experience you have with local authorities 3. Please provide an indication of the time to mobilise a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac271344-9a05-42bf-955e-81f1145f3c71
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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