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Finance Management System Support - AWARD

ABRI

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11 Apr 2024 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Abri, a public body based in Hampshire, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for 'Finance Management System Support'. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with additional classifications in IT services. The contract value is £150,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on April 1, 2027. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period deadline was February 16, 2024.

This opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aims to provide full support for Abri's Finance Management Solution. Businesses offering IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support are well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded contract presents a chance for business growth by delivering a range of services including maintenance, health checks, system development, upgrades, and user interaction facilities within a structured framework to ensure quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Finance Management System Support - AWARD

Notice Description

Abri are seeking a contractor who can provide a full level of support for the current Finance Management Solution used within Abri (currently Open Accounts), Abri require this supplier to provide a solution that can meet the following key elements. * Full reactive maintenance service for Open Accounts and Ebis, enabling the logging of issues/defects and providing resolutions through an excellent responsive approach. * Carry out a full , thorough systems healthcheck across Open Accounts and Ebis , to review current use of the product and advise on any changes to achieve optimal utilisation of functionality. * Engage in a routine cycle of review of system use advising on new functionality & system development. * Support the business with the implementation of all regular upgrades and patch fixes. * Support the business with the expansion of the software, implementation of new functionality and/or complimentary solutions. * Provide access to a user environment where the business can interact on best practice and system use. * Provide regular updates, fully supported by metrics, on quality of service delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3777243e-f900-4c98-ae85-4142c9eaf701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e057d0ea-a8dd-40ba-8b59-a2ba78b125da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABRI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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