Award

Outsourced software support

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2023 at 08:55

TenderAmendment

16 May 2022 at 09:26

TenderAmendment

28 Apr 2022 at 10:42

TenderAmendment

26 Apr 2022 at 14:58

Tender

26 Apr 2022 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED, has awarded the contract for Outsourced software support to XPEDITION LIMITED. The procurement process focused on services within the industry specific software package category. The contract value is GBP 6,900. The procurement method used was an Open procedure below threshold. The contract period is from August 19, 2022, to August 18, 2024, with the tender period ending on May 27, 2022.

This tender for Outsourced software support under the industry specific software package category presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software and consultancy services sector. Businesses able to provide 24/7 help desk support, technical assistance, and software consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The buying organization is based in London, with the contract delivery address being SW1H 9EX. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and the contract award date was August 19, 2022.

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Notice Title

Outsourced software support

Notice Description

WFD currently uses Microsoft Dynamics Business Central to power its ERP / accounting system. WFD introduced this system in 2019, which has been supported since then by an incumbent service provider. WFD is looking for a supplier to provide a managed help desk and technical support services to WFD Management and system users of Business Central for the next three year period. WFD is seeking an outsourced service provider to deliver the following services: - Highly responsive 24/7 Help Desk advice and assistance to enable WFD Management and users to access and use all aspects of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central at all times, including but not limited to the full range of reporting functionality - Managing the supply and provisioning of relevant licenses - Modifying the existing Business Central custom extensions to facilitate the installation of any updates to Business Central, as required. - Maintenance services to support continuous and reliable access to WFD's instance of Business Central - Training and awareness raising on best practice in using the system, for example, summaries of upcoming new features, regular webinars and other forums. - Customer intelligence services, including analysis, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure that WFD is extracting most value from Business Central. In particular, WFD is looking for a supplier to adopt a proactive approach to providing oversight of new/improved/key features of the system. - Consultancy and development, as required from time to time, to configure Microsoft Dynamics to meet WFD requirements. For further information on how to apply, please refer to the RFQ document attached to the notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa7fb216-9bb4-41dd-b434-cf63baeab10c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593ff700-170a-47bb-81fa-3204c56d31ca
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2022 - 18 Aug 2024 2-3 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 WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
Luke Commander
Contact Email
procurement@wfd.org
Contact Phone
020 7799 1311

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XPEDITION

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