Planning

Devolved Area Payment System (DAPS)

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Oct 2024 at 12:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring a developer for the Devolved Area Payment System (DAPS), an initiative classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The authority seeks to develop, host, and support a system to manage Adult Education payments. Located in Liverpool, England, the initial engagement period ends on 25th October 2024. The project will replace an existing solution due to expire in July 2025 and involves transforming learner data received monthly from the Department for Education into payment files compatible with a bespoke finance system.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly well-suited for SMEs specialising in software development, data transformation, and IT system support. Companies with capabilities in financial integrations and experience in handling large-scale data transfers would benefit the most. Additionally, businesses experienced in hosting and maintaining IT solutions at scheduled intervals will find this project particularly advantageous. Interested parties should contact Simone Doran for further information or to attend the initial engagement meeting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devolved Area Payment System (DAPS)

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are looking to procure a developer to build, develop, host, and support a new system for LCRCA to issue Adult Education payments to providers. LCRCA receive large 2 CSV files containing learner data from the Department for Education. The proposed solution will transform the data, using calculations and methodologies depending on recipient contract type, into payment files (Batch Import Files) compatible with a bespoke finance system (Agresso). The data is received on a schedule date each month, and providers need to be paid on a scheduled date in the month. The proposed system will need to be hosted, maintained developed at scheduled dates to incorporate future devolved programmes. LCRCA already have an existing solution in place, which has been build and adapted over the past 6 years, but due to expire at the end of the current academic year (July 2025). The option is available to already adapt and host the current system. If you would like to attend an initial meeting or would like further information, please contact Simone Doran at aeb@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaba6512-79ce-431f-a367-b95900e998fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205b376a-5b90-4aca-883c-c82fa9125687
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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