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GAD Finance Platform Replacement

GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT

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20 May 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department has successfully completed the procurement process for the "GAD Finance Platform Replacement", focusing on replacing their finance platform to enhance their core financial operations. The procurement process has been classified under the "Software support services" industry category and utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, which is based in the United Kingdom, initiated its contract period on 26th February 2025 and will run until 25th February 2028. The awarded contract, valued at £174,937, was granted to ACCESS UK LTD, with key contract details published on 20th May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and implementation services. Companies that thrive in delivering comprehensive software solutions, including configuration, consultancy, and maintenance services, stand to benefit. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's inclusivity for SME involvement. The project's requirement for diverse software functionalities covering accounts, tax, and project management, coupled with the necessity for robust implementation and user onboarding services, positions it as a lucrative prospect for capable software firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAD Finance Platform Replacement

Notice Description

Procurement of a new finance platform to support GAD's core financial processes. The platform will include the following functionality: * accounts payable & purchase orders * accounts receivable & credit control * statutory accounting & tax * reporting & dashboards * timesheets & expenses * resource management * project management & invoicing The supplier will also provide implementation and onboarding. The contract will provide licensing for 10 core finance users and a further 200 business users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73445ee2-c2b0-4012-9434-8fd8cff5aa98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9aaad1a-cc53-468e-ab27-2728f30cd5f6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,937 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,937 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

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