Tender

Outsourced Financial Support Services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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Tender

30 Dec 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is actively seeking bids for an Outsourced Financial Support Services contract. This procurement, classified under accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, is located in London, UK. The tender period is set to conclude on January 31, 2022, with the contract expected to last for approximately three years and three months, inclusive of options for extension. Interested parties must adhere to the open procurement method as outlined in the invitation to tender (ITT), and the successful vendor will be expected to provide a secure web-based finance system for managing various financial activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in financial services, accounting software, and management accounting solutions. Companies offering secure online finance platforms or those capable of providing professional financial advice, particularly in taxation and accounting standards, would be exceptionally well-suited to compete. The contract's value is estimated at £312,500, and businesses that can demonstrate strong qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to submit proposals within the defined timeline.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Financial Support Services

Notice Description

The SSRO is seeking to award a contract for the provision of finance support services, to include day-to-day support for financial accounting, management accounting and payments (staff and suppliers). The supplier will provide a secure web-based finance system, including for the purposes of raising purchase orders and processing/authorising invoices. The supplier will also provide a web-based "self-service" solution for claiming/approving employee expenses. The SSRO may require the supplier, from time to time, to provide professional financial advice, including in relation to taxation and the application of accounting standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SSRO is seeking to award a contract for the provision of finance support services, to include day-to-day support for financial accounting, management accounting and payments (staff and suppliers). The supplier will provide a secure web-based finance system, including for the purposes of raising purchase orders and processing/authorising invoices. The supplier will also provide a web-based "self-service" solution for claiming/approving employee expenses. The SSRO may require the supplier, from time to time, to provide professional financial advice, including in relation to taxation and the application of accounting standards. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N6V825CGP4

Options: The term of the contract shall be for a period of 3 years and 3 months, with the option for the authority to extend term on up to two occasions, each for a period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03065e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032487-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
Jane McGovern
Contact Email
tenders@ssro.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037714781

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1AB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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