Tender

Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

15 May 2018 at 20:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ipswich Borough Council, through its procurement office Suffolk Sourcing, is currently conducting an open tender for the "Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes." This initiative, classified under programming services of packaged software products, aims to enhance the council's financial operations and support a broader business transformation programme. The tender period is set to conclude on 29th June 2018 at 12 noon, with contract services anticipated to commence from 1st October 2018 and run until 31st July 2019. Interested suppliers can access the tender documentation via Ipswich's procurement portal.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in financial systems and programming services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is structured to accommodate their involvement. Successful bidders will not only enhance their portfolios by contributing to significant public service improvements but may also establish long-term relationships with the Ipswich Borough Council for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council provides a range of services to the residents of Ipswich from refuse collection to sport and leisure facilities. The Finance team, based at the council headquarters in Grafton House, supports all aspects of service delivery through activities such as budget management, financial planning, procurement and payments to suppliers. This procurement will award a contract for consultancy services to improve the main council finance system, supporting a programme of business transformation. The Council targets completion of this project for the summer of 2019. Additional information: Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of [INSERT TEXT] This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on 29th June 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 4pm on 15th June 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7277f5-b562-4996-9766-1c687b7e0aee
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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