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Finance System

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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03 Mar 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract titled "Finance System" under the industry category of Accounting System (CPV 48444000). This contract, awarded through a direct call-off via framework RM1557-14 Lot 2 Software, covers maintenance, support, and managed services for their finance system. The procurement method was selective, derived from a framework agreement, and the value of the contract is £332,754. The contract period starts on 3rd May 2025 and ends on 2nd May 2028. Key locations involved include Aylesbury, HP20 1BD, with the tender process now at the completion and award stage as of 3rd March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, support, and managed services. While the existing opportunity was awarded to a large-scale supplier, Integrated Business Software & Solutions Ltd, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider similar future procurement opportunities for business growth. Companies with expertise in accounting systems and aligned to providing long-term service and support contracts would find themselves well-suited to compete in this market segment.

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Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

Direct call-off contract awarded via framework RM1557-14 Lot 2 Software, for maintenance, support & managed service of finance system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e2eef70-367e-475e-bf6f-9c506c2d3746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d56f516-0c56-4e65-85f7-85824f5cb4c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48444000 - Accounting system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,754 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,754 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 2 May 2028 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ronda Smith
Contact Email
rondasmith@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07969484031

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOFTWARE & SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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