Tender

Finance & HR Outsourced Services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

23 Jan 2019 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2019 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is currently in the Tender stage of procurement for "Finance & HR Outsourced Services," aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency. This opportunity is valued at £175,000 and is classified under the services category, specifically relating to software package and information systems. The tender is open and submissions must be completed by 13 February 2019. The services will be delivered in London, with the contract expected to start on 1 August 2019 and continue for a minimum term of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance and human resources support services, particularly those that can provide integrated solutions and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the SSRO seeks a supplier capable of delivering comprehensive financial and HR management services, including payroll administration and financial accounting, which are essential to meet the organisation's operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance & HR Outsourced Services

Notice Description

The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO is the custodian of the single source procurement framework and has a number of functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to award a contract for the provision of outsourced Finance and HR Support services. The SSRO requires these services to ensure the efficient and effective discharge of its functions. The Finance and HR Support services which the SSRO requires are summarised in the table below: Required Service Finance service Financial Accounting Services: maintain the integrity of the financial database and chart of accounts by undertaking periodic housekeeping and reconciliation routines on the General Ledger. Management Accounting Service: maintain the integrity of the structures (e.g. chart of accounts, activity centre structure, journal definitions) within the financial database. Resource accounts: ensure this element of the Annual Report and Accounts provides a true and fair view of the SSRO's financial position at the time of the preparation of the accounts. Payments to suppliers and employees: provision of a payments service via a secure environment within the parameters of available systems controls, for the upload of purchase ledger transactions, through to the production and dispatch of the required payment instrument, (including BACS and CHAPS). Payroll service Delivery of a payroll service that is legally compliant with all relevant HMRC submissions completed. The SSRO has 1 monthly payroll and its current resource is circa 50 employees. HR service Delivery of a fully managed integrated HR service that provides HR administration functions including self-service functionality. The SSRO is seeking to award the above outsourced service(s) to a contractor, which will run for a minimum term of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d0970-ce06-4f52-a777-53b254495449
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1AB
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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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