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GB-Telford: Financial Management System *Duplicated*

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2022 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council awarding a contract for a Financial Management System, specifically the maintenance and updates to their existing Unit4 Business World software, originally purchased in 2010. The contract is valued at £208,000 and spans four years, commencing from 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2026. This procurement was classified under the software package and information systems category and was completed on 31 March 2022. The buying organisation is located in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in software maintenance and support services. While the contract has been awarded to Unit4 Business Software Limited, other firms that offer similar support solutions may look to engage with Telford & Wrekin Council in future tenders or related projects. Such businesses could include SMEs in IT support, software development, or system maintenance sectors, particularly those with experience in managing existing software systems and delivering ongoing technical support.

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Notice Title

GB-Telford: Financial Management System *Duplicated*

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 4 year contract to Unit4 under Regulation 32.2.b.ii (where competition is absent for technical reasons)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc19166d-0179-443a-99a3-e861300962e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42fa6e9-f015-49bc-bd47-73b87bd5aec6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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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