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05 Aug 2021 at 14:06

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27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

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24 Mar 2021 at 19:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is currently conducting a procurement process for a Financial Services Framework, classified under the CPV code 66000000, which covers Financial and insurance services. This procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom and is at the "active" stage. The tender includes three Lots, with an estimated framework value of £45,000,000, and aims to meet the financial services needs of various public sector bodies including central government departments, NHS bodies, and local authorities. The framework is delivered through Dukefield Procurement Limited as an agent of CPC, and it is essential for suppliers to register on the Sourcing Cloud system to access tender documentation. The deadline for tender submissions is set for April 23, 2021.

This Financial Services Framework presents significant opportunities for companies in the financial consulting, training, and software development sectors. Businesses that provide strategic financial management, auditing services, and financial training would find themselves well-suited to compete for a place in this framework. The procurement process allows for a maximum of six suppliers per Lot, enabling firms of varying sizes, from SMEs to large enterprises, to participate. Winning contracts can lead to long-term engagements with public sector organisations, thereby fostering sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Financial Services Framework

Notice Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Financial Services. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu The Framework will be let across three Lots. There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on each of the three Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Financial Services for Maintained Schools

This lot is designed to provide financial services to maintained school. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Financial Services for Academies and Multi Academy Trusts

This lot is designed to provide financial services to existing academies and multi academy trusts and those converting to academy status. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Financial Services for Further and Higher Education Establishments and Wider Public Sector Organisations

This Lot incorporates the provisions of both Lots 1 and 2 as they apply to public sector organisations in the wider public sector, i.e. those organisations who are not schools or Academies and Multi Academy Trusts. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance and audit, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018900-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 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
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Additional Buyers

Dukefield Procurement Limited

Education

Public Sector

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Beever and Struthers

Bishop Fleming LLP

EPM Ltd

SAAF Education

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