Award

Cash Receipting and Invoicing

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2017 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of their Cash Receipting and Invoicing Management (CRIM) system, valued at £35,700. The procurement was categorised under software consultancy services and the contract to Wilson Integra Consulting Ltd was awarded on 28th July 2017, effective from 1st August 2017 until 28th February 2018. This project was initiated to enhance functionality and maintain supplier support for the existing system, addressing vital compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). The procurement method utilised was a direct award, indicating a streamlined approach in the selection of the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software consultancy and systems integration. Companies with experience in upgrading financial management systems or providing technology solutions to local authorities would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on maintaining PCI compliance and systems relevance underscores a continuing demand for IT service providers who can deliver efficient and secure payment processing solutions for public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cash Receipting and Invoicing

Notice Description

***Awarded to Wilson Integra Consulting Ltd***Cheshire West and Chester and Chester East Councils require their CRIM system to be upgraded and their Chip & Pin (C&P) devices. This is essential activity to keep the system up to date and within Supplier support along with adhering to PCI standards. Listed below is an overview of the project scope, timeline and areas where functionality is required to support the delivery stage of the project. The drivers for these upgrades are: - To maintain supplier support for the CRIM application (current version -1) - To provide supplier-delivered fixes to some of the current application defects remaining from the v9.0x implementation - To allow the newer VX820 Chip & Pin devices to be deployed as replacement for current devices - To provide Chip & Pin devices that can be rendered P2Pe secure as required under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) ICTSS require the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Project Manager in order to undertake the following:- Project Scope:- Upgrade CRIM to V10 upgrade - Rollout of VX820 devices - Implementation of P2Pe

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660efbb8-4a87-41f4-b287-b09e8e1ca02b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31baa28-5c04-46f7-9cf4-35fcde6558aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 6-12 months
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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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