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Enterprise Business Capabilities (EBC) Implementation Partner

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 14:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council initiated a tender process titled "Enterprise Business Capabilities (EBC) Implementation Partner" aimed at modernising core system capabilities across finance, people, and procurement. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from September 25, 2023, to September 24, 2026, with a total contract value of £6,700,000. The tender deadline was on April 28, 2023, and the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Kent County Council provides growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in software-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's focus on modern technologies and processes. The awarded contract with De Novo Consulting Services Limited, worth £4,700,000, offers potential for additional spend on technical delivery and change management support throughout the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Business Capabilities (EBC) Implementation Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of the KCC EBC programme is to modernise the way the core system capabilities work and perform across finance, people, and procurement. The aim of this programme is to deliver a solution that allows KCC to take advantage of modern technologies and processes and provide a platform for the future. A Procurement process has been undertaken to select a new EBC Back Office software solution. The Council has carried out a subsequent procurement exercise (Direct Award via the G Cloud 13 Framework) to appoint a Strategic Implementation Partner to support adoption of this cloud technology. Additional information: A Direct Award process via the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework has been used to award this Contract. Please note that the value range published reflects committed spend for technical delivery, and potential spend should additional options and change management support be selected during the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ea862b-afeb-4864-9160-89c379cedb80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eff9655-86dc-4093-b6a2-c4644ed595ac
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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2026 3-4 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE NOVO CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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