Tender

Unit 4 Implementation Partner

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the selection of an implementation partner for their Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution, with the title "Unit 4 Implementation Partner". This procurement falls within the financial management consultancy services industry category (CPV code 79412000), with additional relevance to business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The council is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postal code DY1 1HF). Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 22 January 2025 to 21 March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management and business analysis consultancy. Given Dudley Council's extensive range of services and their aim to transform their finance system to a modern, scalable solution, businesses with expertise in ERP implementations, process automation, and real-time reporting will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a solid understanding of local government best practices and the ability to deliver streamlined implementation and effective transformation activities will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit 4 Implementation Partner

Notice Description

Dudley Council employs 5000 people and serves a population of circa 300k residents. The council operates a significant budget and is responsible for providing and commissioning a significant range of services. The Council has entered a new contract with Unit 4 for its Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution to deploy the Core Accounting Package and is currently migrating the existing system to the Unit4 Cloud Service. We expect to complete this lift and shift activity in January 2025 and retain the system in the test environment. We plan to transform the system in the test environment and make it live after year end May/June 2025. Objectives of the transformation - Modern solutions that will transform the way our people work and is scalable - A streamlined implementation of new ways of working based on local government best practice eg cash receipting/income management processes - Workflows and tasks that will automate processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy - Dynamic, real-time reporting for added management insights, better use of available out of the box reporting, and effective provision of reporting for 3rd parties e.g. government returns - Accurate forecasting and real-time decision making Dudley Council is seeking a Unit 4 partner to assist in transforming the existing Unit 4 finance system into a modern finance system and in making it live. The selected partner will advise on the strategic options and help develop options appraisal and associated plan of transformation activity. The current ways of working have remained largely untouched for many years and full understanding of as is, is required to ensure organisational readiness and commitment to an adopt not adapt approach, with minimal customisation, for easing transition to upgrades and uptake of new features in the future. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470e927a-de7c-4b12-8443-fa5b199db12a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 1-2 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Bailey
Contact Email
john.bailey@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384 81 4689

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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