Award

EA Integrated Financial Management Information System Inc. HR/Payroll (The iFS Project).

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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14 Jul 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "EA Integrated Financial Management Information System Inc. HR/Payroll" project, classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender is significant as it pertains to the enhancement of existing IT services, with a notable modification value of approximately GBP 9.2 million, increasing the original contract value of GBP 20 million. This current stage focuses on contract awards. The contract period commenced on 22 June 2021 and extends until 30 March 2027, with deliveries anticipated in the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy, particularly those with experience in integrated financial management systems and HR/payroll services. Companies providing solutions in enterprise resource planning, financial software, and systems support are well positioned to compete for future contracts related to this project. Given the modification of the contract and the ongoing nature of services required, this presents a potential for long-term engagement and collaboration with the Education Authority.

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Notice Title

EA Integrated Financial Management Information System Inc. HR/Payroll (The iFS Project).

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification will enable the continuation of the existing single contractor managed service arrangement which includes the supply of a broad range of computer and related services (including, without limitation, on-going management, operation and maintenance services), information technology consultancy services and the supply of computer hardware, software and associated products. The systems and services provided via the current contract have been uniquely configured to reflect the varying requirements of the Education Authority and its associated bodies. The anticipated modification increase equates to GBP 9 200 000. The original contract value was GBP 20 000 000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016446-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48514000 - Remote access software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48812000 - Financial information systems

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72253200 - Systems support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 30 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJITSU SERVICES

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