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CP2219-22 Finance System Procurement - Critical Friend

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2022 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently undertaking a significant procurement process titled "CP2219-22 Finance System Procurement - Critical Friend" aimed at replacing its outdated financial system, which has been in use for over 25 years. This initiative is scheduled to commence in July 2022, aiming for full implementation and the decommissioning of the existing system by December 2025. The tender, classified under "Research and development consultancy services," involves a total contract value of £130,000 and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 May 2022, with contract activities beginning on 9 June 2022.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in financial system implementations and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in recent financial system adaptations, especially those familiar with government processes, would find this tender particularly fitting. As Devon County Council seeks a partner with a strong record in enhancing efficiency and integration, organisations that can demonstrate innovation and leadership in technology solutions may benefit significantly from this opportunity. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, promoting inclusivity in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2219-22 Finance System Procurement - Critical Friend

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) is replacing its financial system, together with some ancillary systems. We are looking to commence the procurement of a solution in July 2022, full implementation and decommissioning of the existing system by December 2025. The current system is over 25 years old. DCC is keen to use this opportunity to alter its working practices to increase efficiency, visibility, access and integration within the authority and for wider stakeholders. We want to ensure that we source a finance system that is going to inform DCC of best practice and provide efficient and effective ways of working. The solution will be a driver of change for us, rather than be a system adapted to suit our current ways of working. We are keen that the organisation we work with is a market leader and works to deliver technology that will develop with us, ensuring continuous improvement and fit with other Council systems. Alongside the new system, as part of a gateway review process, we are looking to bring in external expertise to the planning and delivery of the project. it is proposed that the project bring in a third party, at critical points, to provide external scrutiny and an impartial view of risks and progress. We would like to procure a single organisation with strong knowledge of recent financial system implementations at County Council level to provide this support to us. This advice would need to be system agnostic, and the provider should not have an interest in either bidding for the system implementation, the system chosen for procurement, or in the implementation partner chosen alongside the system to implement it with us. The work will consist of a number of reviews for us commencing June 2022 and completing no later than December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aae4990-357c-4f09-83db-5d4bed8b0c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a539d561-3081-4c4d-85bc-a38ec1b70053
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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