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GB-Edinburgh: Finance & Procurement System

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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18 Feb 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for a new integrated cloud-based Finance & Procurement System. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000), was awarded to One Advanced Ltd. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 22nd January 2025 and set to start on 23rd January 2025. The anticipated go-live date for the system is no later than 1st April 2026. The entire contract will run until 23rd January 2035. The procurement is valued at £593,875.96 and focuses on providing services within Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in SaaS solutions and integrated systems for finance and procurement. Companies that provide robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based platforms could greatly benefit from competing for similar contracts, highlighting their capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions to meet organisational needs. Large enterprises like One Advanced Ltd., which was the successful supplier in this case, are well-suited to such large-scale, long-term projects. Additionally, businesses supporting VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) have a competitive edge in this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Finance & Procurement System

Notice Description

NLB are replacing the current web-based, hosted core finance and procurement business systems with a single integrated cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. NLB invited suppliers in Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6194 to demonstrate how their system would meet the needs of the organisation with an anticipated go-live date no later than 1st April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb7c61a8-0749-4ef4-baf9-b3574c2ee38f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be91da24-ac3e-4189-bcac-91bbd19a65f7
Current Stage
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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
VCSE
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
£593,875 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,875 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2035 Over 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
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE ADVANCED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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