Tender

The provision of the Support and Maintenance Services for Unit4 Business World

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of Support and Maintenance Services for Unit4 Business World. This tender falls under the software-related services industry and has a total estimated value of £640,000. The procurement is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2021. The contract is set to begin in April 2022 and will run for an initial term of five years, with options for extensions based on performance. Businesses are expected to deliver services to be carried out in Leicester, England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for companies specialising in software support and maintenance. Specifically, firms that offer system and support services will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder may also have the chance to provide additional functionalities in the future, allowing for potential expansion in service offerings. Companies that can demonstrate comprehensive professional services, alongside effective system support solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of the Support and Maintenance Services for Unit4 Business World

Notice Description

This specification is for the provision of a Support & Maintenance and Additional Services contract for Unit4 Business World "UBW" for which Leicester City Council "The Council" owns a site licence in perpetuity. The proposed services must be fit for purpose. The Council wishes to appoint a single provider to enter into a contract to maintain the system for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend the maintenance contract for a further three (3) plus one (1), plus one (1) years under the same terms and conditions. Extensions will be subject to satisfactory performance by the successful provider and at the discretion of the Council. For the successful provider, the Council may require additional services in relation to professional services and/or additional functionality to enhance the solution as well as provide Support & Maintenance Services for the same. However, this is neither guaranteed nor exclusive to the successful supplier. Where additional services and/or new functionality is required there will be a requirement for the supplier to undertake an assessment. As part of this assessment the successful provider will be required to provide workable options with a detailed statement of works that includes roles and responsibilities of both parties and full details of costs associated. Additional scope and/or services, where required, will be governed as a variation to the contract and will not create a new contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e172ef99-c424-4851-b40b-8f8f8b0f3282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b464c10b-e216-4060-bc22-d618f7de0e0d
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Cowan
Contact Email
rebecca.cowan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541272

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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