Planning

Payroll System - Early Market Engagement

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jul 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is initiating an early market engagement for a Payroll System, classified under Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The council's current payroll solution is due to expire on 31st March 2026, prompting the need to explore new options. This planning stage, beginning on 25th July 2024, seeks market input particularly focused on systems that integrate effectively with MS Dynamics. Interested parties have until 7th August 2024 to participate in this engagement, which is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This early market engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll solutions, especially those capable of seamless integration with MS Dynamics. The £2,500,000 budget underscores the scale and potential profitability of the project. SMEs are encouraged to engage, making this an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises aiming for growth. Suitable businesses include those with a strong track record in software solutions and information systems tailored to public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Payroll System - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

The current Payroll Solution provided by Access UK Ltd is due to expire on 31/03/2026. Therefore, a new solution must be procured and in place to ensure business continuity. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is undertaking a period of Early Market Engagement to better understand the market for payroll solutions, particularly those that offer effective integrations with MS Dynamics. If you wish to be involved in this market engagement, please use the link to the Council's Procontract eTendering portal to download the Early Market Engagement Questionnaire and return via email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba15e63f-876d-420c-822b-4a143ca950d8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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