Tender

EHRC 1617-44 Finance Systems - Second and Third Line Support

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is conducting a procurement process titled "EHRC 1617-44 Finance Systems - Second and Third Line Support". This project falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on software support services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with applications due by 4 April 2017. The support services will commence on 23 May 2017 and continue until 22 May 2018. Delivery is expected to occur in Manchester, North West, UK, where the organisation is based. The total estimated value of the contract is £120,000, with a minimum value of £40,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers of IT support services, particularly those specialising in finance software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise in delivering tailored IT solutions and support could align well with the EHRC's requirements. Vendors capable of managing software upgrades, providing best practice advice, and maintaining communication with the Commission's ICT and Finance departments would be especially suitable for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 1617-44 Finance Systems - Second and Third Line Support

Notice Description

The Commission wishes to procure a supplier who will be the single source of second and third line support for our portfolio of finance software training and support as required best practice advice and guidance concerning upgrading and patching of systems. Act as source of patching software and notification. The successful bidder will provide a support service acting as a second and third line to the Commission's in-house ICT Service Desk. The supplier can therefore expect to have contact with the Commission's IT department as well as the Finance department's user base. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: To access the opportunity select the Contact Us button on our home page of www.equalityhumanrights.com https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us Then select Procurement Opportunities https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us/procurement-opportunities (75 characters no spaces) followed by Procurement Portal https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/ehrc/supplier.nsf/frm_ho me?ReadForm (91 characters no spaces) Once at the Portal select the stated opportunity and follow the instructions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3257e47-7594-4ea8-8a6a-a1439d996986
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2017 - 22 May 2018 6-12 months
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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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