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Finance System

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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23 Nov 2023 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has completed the procurement of a new finance system as part of its digital transformation programme to improve systems. The previous system was deemed inadequate, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period for the awarded supplier, Moore Stephens Insight Limited, runs from November 22, 2023, to July 12, 2028.

This tender for the finance system by ETF provides opportunities for businesses in the software supply services category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to partner with public sector authorities in the service industry are well-suited for this procurement. The contract value is 195,533 GBP, with the tender period ending on May 12, 2023. For businesses capable of integrating solutions with Azure databases, this tender presents a valuable growth opportunity in the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has procured a new finance system. The previous system (Sage 200 / WAP) was no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There were also issues with how other systems within ETF communicated with the previous finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD).ETF reviewed the market for systems which could provide solutions to all issues and could integrate with ETF's Azure database. As a result of the tender process ETF has selected one supplier as a long-term systems partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c2cb3b1-c553-4b59-86f3-55c29f7e7887
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ada9f0-2ff3-40a6-8e09-e64050040caa
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,533 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,533 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2023 - 12 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOORE STEPHENS INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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