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Unit4 Payroll Consultancy

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Unit4 Payroll Consultancy", aimed at the collaborative build of a functional payroll module in the existing Unit 4 ERP system, alongside consultancy support. The industry category for this tender is "Software programming and consultancy services" (CPV: 72200000) and encompasses various IT services. The procurement utilised a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). The contract, worth £78,925, will be carried out in the East of England, with the tender period ending on 15th November 2024, and the work commencing from 2nd December 2024 until 1st December 2025. Key procurement stages include the current award phase, documented as completed on 18th December 2024. The appointed supplier is Equinox Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Northamptonshire.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those adept at integrating with established ERP systems. Companies providing custom software development, systems analysis, disaster recovery, or IT support services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given its SME suitability, this procurement process is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their reach and portfolio within the public sector. The engagement with Norwich City Council and leveraging the G-Cloud 14 Framework further enhances business credibility and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit4 Payroll Consultancy

Notice Description

Collaborative build of a functional payroll module in existing Unit 4 ERP system plus consultancy support if required. Awarded via Direct Award function of G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Crown Commercial Services (CCS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682f59ec-66a1-47f7-92ef-e9ebdbb5a995
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433cac9b-c852-4c05-b0dd-feef363c1e02
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

72252000 - Computer archiving services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72254000 - Software testing

72260000 - Software-related services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINOX CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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