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Purchase of an Online Financial Benchmarking Tool

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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01 Mar 2019 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council issued a tender for the purchase of an Online Financial Benchmarking Tool, aimed at assisting local authorities with financial analysis and comparisons. The procurement, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 February 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 18 March 2019, lasting until 17 March 2021, with a contract value of £37,500.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in developing financial analysis tools. Suppliers with a proven track record in local government services or public sector projects will find themselves well-positioned to leverage this contract. As the awarded contract has already been given to Grant Thornton UK LLP, future opportunities may arise in similar contracts, especially for firms that can offer innovative solutions tailored for local authority needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of an Online Financial Benchmarking Tool

Notice Description

Purchase of an Online Financial Benchmarking Solution, which will assist in undertaking an analysis and comparison of other local authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaf2eb40-236c-421c-b54e-facfad28a250
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd33b235-18ce-4f82-b035-41a8f9ec3153
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2021 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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