Award

Finance & HR Cloud Software

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

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Award

08 Mar 2021 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Finance & HR Cloud Software" was initiated by Qualifications Wales, aiming at acquiring cloud-based software solutions for finance and human resources. The procurement method followed an open procedure and it took place in Newport, Wales. This tender has reached the award stage after being formally opened, with key contracts valued at £192,520 for Finance Cloud Software and £108,767 for HR Cloud Software, signed on 26th February 2021 and 18th February 2021, respectively. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, and it included functionalities for both finance and HR management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies, particularly those providing cloud-based solutions and services. Businesses specialising in custom software development, training, implementation, and ongoing support services for finance and HR systems will find this procurement relevant. Furthermore, firms looking to enter the public sector or those already familiar with bilingual (Welsh and English) applications may have a competitive edge, given the specific requirements outlined in the contract.

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Notice Title

Finance & HR Cloud Software

Notice Description

The provision of Finance and HR cloud software (SAAS or other similar hosted arrangement) to include software licensing, implementation, training, support and other services.

Lot Information

Finance Cloud Software

We require the finance cloud software to be a COTS product and have the following functionality: General ledger P2P and purchase ledger Cash book Project accounting Fixed assets Workflow Reporting Expenses (optional. Sales ledger (not currently used) Web service API interface option preferred Interface with MS Office Support bilingual remittances (Welsh & English). Interface with the HR software(lot 2)- No longer required. Changed to interface with a third party expenses system We require software licensing, implementation services, training (core users and train the trainer), ongoing support and services. Additional information: Expenses option not awarded

HR Cloud Software

We require the HR cloud software to be a COTS product and have the following functionality: Establishment Employee records Absence management HR management Self-service portal (bilingual - Welsh & English) Recruitment (bilingual - Welsh & English) Flexi Time Management Performance Management Workflow Reporting Web service API interface option preferred Interface with MS Office Interface with the Finance software(lot 1) Not required We may choose to defer introduction of the recruitment, flexi-time and performance management requirements or may not implement at all during the life of the contract. We require software licensing, implementation services, training (core users and train the trainer), ongoing support and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02993d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004556-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,287 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@qualificationswales.org
Contact Phone
+44 1633373205

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CIVICA

MHR

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