Planning

Early Engagement for new Financial Management System

NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED

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Planning

06 Jan 2017 at 14:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Alliance Homes Group, a community-based social housing provider in the West of England, is in the planning stage for the procurement of a new Financial Management System, aimed at replacing its current system. The tender, titled "Early Engagement for new Financial Management System," is crucial for ensuring the organisation can efficiently manage its 6,500 homes and £44 million turnover. Key dates include pre-market engagement sessions scheduled for 8th and 9th February 2017, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. Interested businesses are urged to register for these sessions to demonstrate their products in alignment with the project's timeline.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially software providers specialising in financial analysis and accounting systems. Companies with an established reputation or innovative solutions will be well-suited to compete, as the Alliance Homes Group is seeking a comprehensive financial management package along with support for installation and testing. By participating in this tender process, prospective suppliers can engage directly with the Alliance Homes Group to better understand their needs and enhance their offerings, setting the stage for potential business growth within the social housing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Engagement for new Financial Management System

Notice Description

The Alliance Homes Group is a community based social housing provider operating in the West of England. We currently own and manage around 6,500 homes and employ 500 staff, have an annual turnover of PS44 million and work in partnership with local, regional and national agencies to deliver our services. As well as providing homes that are affordable in terms of rent and running costs, we also provide a range of care and support services to help individuals get the most out of life. For more information on the Group structure, please see the latest copy of our Corporate Plan which is attached, or check out our website, www.alliancehomes.org.uk . The Group is planning to procure and install a new financial management system to replace its existing offering. The proposed contract will seek to secure the required financial management package and includes full support in the installation, testing and go live stages later in the process. Tenders will be welcomed from both well-established and innovative providers through an Open procurement process, with an aim to have the system purchased, installed and fully tested to go live on 2nd April 2018. For more information on our core requirements and proposed timetable, please see the guidance notes attached to this notification. We are inviting prospective tenderers to come and meet with us for a two hour pre-market engagement session, where we would like to see a soft demonstration of your product and find out more about what is available within the market place and how this fits in with our requirements. It is also an excellent opportunity for potential tenderers to find out more about the organisation and whether the tender opportunity is something they would wish to pursue further once it has been published. These sessions will take place on 8th and 9th February 2017, however, spaces will be limited. To register your interest, please email michelle.butler@alliancehomes.org.uk before Monday 30th January 2017 listing the names, email addresses and job titles of each person who would potentially be attending from your organisation (maximum of two people from each organisation) and whether you have any specific requirements. You will be contacted with further information should you be successful in obtaining an appointment. Please note also that participation in the market engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in the procurement. The tender will eventually be run through the Alliance Homes Group e-tendering portal, In-Tend. In order to participate in the tender you will need to register on In-Tend by going to the following address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/alliancehomes/aspx/Home . Should you not be offered a chance to attend a pre-market engagement session, your details will be kept on file and you will be notified when the procurement tender has been published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f243256-c978-4519-b4f6-e728ca4b62c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc351fe-9964-4838-8342-5739f53e4c0e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED
Contact Name
Michelle Butler
Contact Email
michelle.butler@alliancehomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 7AW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

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