Award

Implementation & Migration Services, Software & Maintenance:

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2021 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, seeking implementation and migration services for its HR & Payroll and Finance Management systems. This project falls under the IT services category and is located in Blackpool, UK. The procurement method is a selective procedure with negotiation, and it involves separate contracts for two distinct lots. The closing date for bids has passed as the award status is marked complete, having been signed on the 15th of February 2021, with a total contract value of £1,900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and consulting. Companies that possess a strong track record in system integration, particularly with open APIs, will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for competitive and innovative solutions allows firms to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering cost-effective and efficiently integrated systems, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the council.

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Notice Title

Implementation & Migration Services, Software & Maintenance:

Notice Description

Blackpool Council require implementation and data migration services, software and ongoing maintenance and support of the software for: Lot 1 - HR and Payroll system and Lot 2 - Finance Management system (including eProcurement). The Authority is seeking interest from Service Providers: -who can demonstrate the required experience, knowledge, skills, capacity, capability and a successful track record for providing the requirements; -who are capable of developing cost-effective solutions to help the Authority meet its current and future objectives; -who have open systems, with flexible and open APIs, which enable easy integration between these twosystems and any other systems the Council might utilise; -who can deliver all the Council's requirements within the context of any other commitments; and -who can provide a solution within the Council's affordability envelope. The Council is seeking separate bids and is intending to enter into separate contracts with Service Providers for Lot 1 and Lot 2. Each Service Provider system must have the ability, through the utilisation of open APIs, to work together to provide a joined-up solution. Service Providers are not precluded from submitting proposals for both lots. Responses are welcome for all potential options for delivery including cloud or internally hosted but the Councils' preferred solution is one which makes use of open standards to ensure technology works and communicates with other technology and can easily be upgraded and expanded.

Lot Information

HR & Payroll System

Blackpool Council require implementation and data migration services, software and ongoing maintenance and support of the software for: Lot 1 - HR and Payroll system and Lot 2 - Finance Management system (including eProcurement). The Authority is seeking interest from Service Providers: -who can demonstrate the required experience, knowledge, skills, capacity, capability and a successful track record for providing the requirements; -who are capable of developing cost-effective solutions to help the Authority meet its current and future objectives; -who have open systems, with flexible and open APIs, which enable easy integration between these twosystems and any other systems the Council might utilise; -who can deliver all the Council's requirements within the context of any other commitments; and -who can provide a solution within the Council's affordability envelope. The Council is seeking separate bids and is intending to enter into separate contracts with Service Providers for Lot 1 and Lot 2. Each Service Provider system must have the ability, through the utilisation of open APIs, to work together to provide a joined-up solution. Service Providers are not precluded from submitting proposals for both lots. Responses are welcome for all potential options for delivery including cloud or internally hosted but the Councils' preferred solution is one which makes use of open standards to ensure technology works and communicates with other technology and can easily be upgraded and expanded.

Finance Management System (including eProcurement)

Blackpool Council require implementation and data migration services, software and ongoing maintenance and support of the software for: Lot 1 - HR and Payroll system and Lot 2 - Finance Management system (including eProcurement). The Authority is seeking interest from Service Providers: -who can demonstrate the required experience, knowledge, skills, capacity, capability and a successful track record for providing the requirements; -who are capable of developing cost-effective solutions to help the Authority meet its current and future objectives; -who have open systems, with flexible and open APIs, which enable easy integration between these twosystems and any other systems the Council might utilise; -who can deliver all the Council's requirements within the context of any other commitments; and -who can provide a solution within the Council's affordability envelope. The Council is seeking separate bids and is intending to enter into separate contracts with Service Providers for Lot 1 and Lot 2. Each Service Provider system must have the ability, through the utilisation of open APIs, to work together to provide a joined-up solution. Service Providers are not precluded from submitting proposals for both lots. Responses are welcome for all potential options for delivery including cloud or internally hosted but the Councils' preferred solution is one which makes use of open standards to ensure technology works and communicates with other technology and can easily be upgraded and expanded. Additional information: Lot 2 evaluation / process has not yet concluded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0293f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003211-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Janine Bradley
Contact Email
janine.bradley@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478756

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

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