Award

Financial Systems Software Package (Framework contract)

CHURCHMARKETPLACE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Aug 2018 at 14:22

Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Churchmarketplace Ltd is currently engaged in the awarding stage of a tender for a Financial Systems Software Package, aimed at enhancing financial management within Catholic Education Establishments across England and Wales. This procurement focuses on acquiring software solutions that include budgeting, financial management, and integrated HR and payroll systems. The opportunity was published on 21 September 2017 and marked the conclusion of the tender period on 23 October 2017, with the contract set to run from 22 January 2018 to 22 January 2022. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach, following a restricted procedure due to it being above the specified thresholds.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software providers, particularly those who specialise in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for financial management, budgeting, and payroll services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on educational software systems would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer seeks to engage a diverse range of suppliers to provide best-value services to Catholic educational institutions. Potential bidders should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering integrated solutions that cater to the specific needs of schools and dioceses.

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Notice Title

Financial Systems Software Package (Framework contract)

Notice Description

Churchmarketplace continues to develop a National Procurement Strategy with the aim of promoting better buying within Catholic Education Establishments (including Academies, Schools, Further Education and Higher Education institutions) and Dioceses in England and Wales. The main aim of this procurement is to ensure that CEEs and Dioceses obtain the best value for money from the services and products which they purchase, in this case a Schools Financial Management System(s): 1. Financial Management 2. Budgeting 3. Fully integrated to include Financial Management, Budgeting, HR and Payroll The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to ensure that CMP and end-customers will have access to a wide range of the best Suppliers, providing best value set of services. The Services and Products covered by this Procurement include: Products * Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software for Financial Management - Lot 1 Provision of Financial Management application including amongst others General Ledger, Nominal Ledger, Purchase Ledger (including purchase ordering/ requisitioning system with online approval functionality. Control, Invoice Approval), Invoice Authorisation, Supplier Payment, Sales Ledger, Bank & Cash, Cash Flow Management, Credit Cards, Period-End and Year-End, Integration with MS Excel, Project Costing, Asset Register, Fund Management (educational trips and visits, cashless catering, PTA funds, charitable fundraising etc.), Trusts/Trading Arms, and VAT reconciliation. Including integration to Microsoft Excel and Document Management System. * COTS software for Budgeting - Lot 2 Provision of Budgeting application including Current Budget, Revenue Budgets, Budget Development, Budget Profiling, Forecast Outturns Holding and Cash Flow Forecasts for at least 12 months ahead to fulfil Education, Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA) requirements. Forecast Outturns Estimate, Forward Planning. The system must have the ability to model changes or create scenarios across all areas (multi scenario budget modelling for multi years / multi academy sites) and must have the ability to consolidate for the MAT. The system must have the ability to import/ export into the finance system and Management Information System (MIS). * COTS software for a Fully Integrated Financial Management, Budgeting & HR System (including payroll) - Lot 3 Provision of a fully integrated solution to include all elements of LOTs 1 and 2 plus Human Resources and/ or Payroll processing. The system must be accessible remotely for multi users incorporating authorisation and workflow for all elements and processes from budgeting, ordering, actual costs, reporting, analysis and budget forecasting. The payroll software must allow users (employees) access to enter data to inform the monthly payroll, for example, regarding absence, additional hours etc. The system must have the ability to import/ export into the Management Information System (MIS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb69217c-b091-46ce-a31a-efa15b916800
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf9d26c-3d9d-4b83-9b96-467d2899a95b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2018 - 22 Jan 2022 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
CHURCHMARKETPLACE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 1QN
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACCESS

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

CIVICA

OROVIA GROUP

PS FINANCIALS

QUIDGEST - CONSULTORES DE GESTÃO

RM EDUCATION

SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES

THORNE WIDGERY ACCOUNTANCY

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