Award

Finance System (General Ledger & Expense)

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2021 at 16:04

Tender

05 Oct 2020 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council Limited, located at 125 London Wall, London, has conducted a procurement process for a new Finance System focusing on a General Ledger and Expense management system. The contract, valued at £175,000 and awarded on 4 February 2021, is part of an open tender initiated to enhance the organisation's operational capabilities as it grows. The project falls under the financial services industry category, with a previous tender period that closed on 30 October 2020 and a contract duration from 11 February 2021 to 10 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial systems software, particularly those capable of providing scalable and proportionate solutions for medium to large organisations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in accounting software packages and have the ability to support the needs of the Financial Reporting Council Limited during their growth phase would find this an advantageous procurement opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in similar contracts to facilitate their development in the sector.

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Notice Title

Finance System (General Ledger & Expense)

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. We seek to promote transparency and integrity in business; our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company accounts, audit and high-quality risk management. This notice relates to our Contract for a new General Ledger and Expense management system which is fit for purpose as we grow over the next few years. Based on our organisational size / volume the system cost should be proportionate. Additional information: THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e224dd46-a82f-4b07-a7ee-ac46b6d21951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7aabde9-d60f-43cc-b4f8-867bbec6f09b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444000 - Accounting system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 10 Feb 2025 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
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@frc.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7492 2300

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

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