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Finance & Procurement Systems

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Mar 2021 at 11:24

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26 Feb 2021 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is seeking contract services for the management and support of its Finance and Procurement Systems. The tender, titled "Finance & Procurement Systems", categorises under software support services and is located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. This procurement process has concluded with the contract awarded to Kick ICT Group. The contract was signed on 26th February 2021, valued between £186,442 and £320,000, which includes options for extension and additional development work. The contract was procured through a limited method without a prior call for competition, owing to the technical nature of the required services and existing integrations that prevent further competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those with existing knowledge of e-Procurement systems and experience in delivering high-quality remote and on-site support. Businesses that could thrive in this competitive landscape should have the capability to fluidly adapt to existing integrations and bespoke modules, as Kick ICT Group's proprietary rights may limit new entrants. Given the ongoing demand for such services and the integration with governmental e-Procurement systems, firms offering expertise in software maintenance and development could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Finance & Procurement Systems

Notice Description

Following the publication of a VEAT Notice, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has entered into a contract with Kick ICT Group to supply maintenance, development and software support for its suite of Finance and Procurement systems including SunSystems SunAccounts, DEPM, P2P, Spindle and bespoke add-on modules. This is to preserve the integration to Scottish Government's e-Procurement systems and ensure continuous updating and operation of the COPFS systems which are business critical, from a supplier able to provide highly responsive remote and on-site support, maintenance and development as required across all elements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a VEAT notice, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has entered into a contract with Kick ICT Group to supply maintenance, development and software support for its suite of Finance and Procurement systems including SunSystems SunAccounts, DEPM, P2P, Spindle and bespoke add-on modules. This is to preserve the integration to Scottish Government's e-Procurement systems and ensure continuous updating and operation of the COPFS systems which are business critical, from a supplier able to provide highly responsive on-site and remote support, maintenance and development across all elements. Due to the existing integrations and bespoke modules that have been developed and are maintained and supported by Kick ICT Group, competition is absent. Additional information: Due to pressures generated by the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdown restrictions some planned developments from the previous contract were late to start and unable to be concluded before the contract expiry. These will need to be finished under the new contract.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months and to include additional development to ensure current systems remain compatible with COPFS infrastructure over the contract term. The estimated maximum value of these modifications is 133558 GBP giving a maximum contract value up to 320000 GBP.

Procurement Information

Under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 33(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons and to protect exclusive rights, including IPR. Kick ICT Group own IPR for integrations and bespoke modules developed, maintained and supported as part of the COPFS Finance and Procurement Systems. Due to the COVID-19 national lockdown some developments required under the previous contract were late starting and unable to be concluded before expiry. These need to be finished under the new contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029697
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005490-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LB
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 East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KICK ICT GROUP

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