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28 Jul 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has engaged in a procurement process for an implementation partner to support the deployment of SAP SuccessFactors through a call-off contract facilitated by GCA Back Office Software 2, Lot 2. This process, under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under a unique method titled “Other - ”, and the contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2027. The tender was in its award stage as of 22nd June 2026, with the contract being awarded to VE3 Global Ltd. The total contract value was set at £1,413,100 GBP against an estimated tender value of £1,800,000 GBP.

The engagement of an implementation partner for SAP SuccessFactors represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. SME businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive IT solutions and manage large-scale software implementations would find significant growth potential in this type of tender. The project’s focus on leveraging existing technological platforms and enhancing system efficiencies can offer vendor firms a chance to showcase their expertise in innovative IT solutions and develop long-term relationships with a major public sector organisation such as Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Title

CST238 Engagement of an Implementation Partner for the Implementation of SAP SuccessFactors

Notice Description

Award of a call-off contract via EoI and Further Competition through GCA Back Office Software 2, Lot 2 for the engagement of an implementation partner for the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed0085da-9bcf-4645-9f7a-2cea42ad89b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ab9e8-c96a-42eb-aa92-e8b1491fcf7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,413,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VE3 GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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