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GB-Telford: Financial Management System

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council, which is awarding a contract for a Financial Management System to Unit4 Business Software Limited. This contract is categorized under software package and information systems, with a total value of £52,000. The location for the delivery addresses is Telford, in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The contract was officially awarded and published on 15th April 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those familiar with Unit4 Business World systems. Companies that provide continuous system enhancements or technical support might find a competitive edge here. Given that the contract was awarded without competitive tendering due to specific technical reasons, providers with specialised expertise in maintaining existing software systems would be particularly well-placed to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

GB-Telford: Financial Management System

Notice Description

The Council originally purchased Unit4 Business World software in 2010. The Council does not require a new financial software system, just support maintenance and updates to the existing system. Therefore the Council is awarding a 12 month contract to Unit4 under Regulation 32.2.b.ii (where competition is absent for technical reasons)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b69dc175-a207-48ae-a3f0-fb00a57f3e95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab8269d-c92f-4300-9adb-a81ff2538213
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Best
Contact Email
rachel.best@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441952383729

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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