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Provision of Cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning solution via CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2024 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution via the CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework. This project, valued at £1,426,676.48, aims to support the council's HR and financial services, encompassing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, budgeting, financial planning & analytics, HR & payroll, and income management. The procurement process took the form of a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 October 2024 and end on 30 September 2027, with the work being localized to Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in cloud-based ERP solutions and financial software packages. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of offering integrated management systems that can handle extensive financial, HR, and procurement operations. Businesses equipped with advanced financial analysis and accounting software, time accounting, and procurement software packages stand to benefit significantly from participating in such high-value public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning solution via CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure a Unit 4 ERP Cloud system, to support Southend-on-Sea City Council teams in the management and maintenance of Southend's HR and Financial services. The scope of this procurement exercise is to provide an ERP system that will meet (but not limited to) the following requirements: * General Ledger * Accounts Payable * Accounts Receivable * Procurement * Budgeting * Financial Planning & Analytics * Human Resources & Payroll * Income Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0344e64-2b2f-4831-9051-3ebd44bae659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ea2a4a-2ef7-4f8d-9ce3-25654b1658e0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48410000 - Investment management and tax preparation software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,426,676 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,426,676 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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