Award

Financial Planning & Forecasting System

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2023 at 15:19

TenderAmendment

18 Feb 2022 at 17:09

Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council Limited has awarded a contract for a Financial Planning & Forecasting System. The FRC aims to implement a cloud-based SaaS application for comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The contract value is £32500, with a contract period from 6th November 2022 to 5th November 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, EC2Y 5AS, and the industry category is financial analysis software. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 2nd March 2022.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs interested in providing services related to financial planning and forecasting systems. Businesses with expertise in financial analysis software, financial systems software, accounting software, and accounting systems are well-suited to compete. The FRC expects tenders to comply with a maximum bid cap of £110,000 excluding VAT. The contract period spans from 31st March 2022 to 30th March 2025, offering a multi-year opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Financial Planning & Forecasting System

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council sets the UK accounting, audit and actuarial standards and administers the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. As the competent authority for audit in the UK the FRC sets auditing and ethical standards and monitors and enforces audit quality. The FRC works in the public interest. Our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. This Notice relates to our Financial Planning & Forecasting System. The FRC requires a Planning and Forecasting solution with reporting, consolidation, and analysis capabilities. Financial forecasting allows management teams to anticipate results based on previous financial data and expected changes. It will enable the FRC to optimize the forecasting activity to deliver enhanced benefits to the FRC. The FRC's aim is to procure a cloud-based SaaS application for comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial reporting. The ideal solution must be suitable for public sector entity. In addition, the financial forecasting system will allow to automate forecasting processes, forecast the impact of multiple scenarios, and quickly identify where, when, and why actuals differ from the plan, so that the FRC's Finance Team can take appropriate action. Full details are available in the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated documents. NOTE : The FRC does not anticipate tender bids over PS110,000 excluding VAT over the duration of the Agreement. Note: The FRC reserves the right to reject tenders that exceed this value. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE. THIS RELATES TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70c9d276-f1aa-4832-9b61-e297fc42a47e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4af9d28-1ba2-49d5-a6b2-cfc7db51eb12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444000 - Accounting system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2022 - 5 Nov 2024 2-3 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
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICIT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

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