Tender

Finance and HR/Payroll system replacement

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 06:55

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for replacing their finance and HR/payroll system. The procurement process is aimed at acquiring software-related services under the CPV code 72260000. The project encompasses three lots: an HR/payroll system, a finance system, and an integrated finance and HR system, each with a contract period from March 2025 to February 2032. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 October 2024, which is also the date for bid opening and award initiation. The procurement method is open, and submissions can be made electronically or in written form. The location for service delivery is designated as UKH14.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in software solutions for finance and HR management. Companies that offer robust, scalable systems capable of handling multiple payroll frequencies and comprehensive HR functionalities will find this procurement particularly attractive. Furthermore, the opportunity to integrate both systems into a seamless solution highlights the need for innovative and capable providers. Service providers ready to host and maintain these systems will benefit significantly from the long-term contract, fostering business growth and establishing strong relationships with a regional public authority.

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Notice Title

Finance and HR/Payroll system replacement

Notice Description

Finance and HR/Payroll systems. Solutions providers should be prepared to provide, host, and maintain one or both solutions.

Lot Information

HR/Payroll system and support

Finance and HR/Payroll systems. Solutions providers should be prepared to provide, host, and maintain one or both solutions.This system is required to facilitate multiple payrolls with multiple frequencies and pay dates. It is also required to cover all aspects of HR functionality of the Council and external customers.

Finance system and support

Finance system and support

Integrated Finance and HR system and support

Integrated HR/Payroll and Finance system and support (to provide all the requirements set out in Lots 1 and 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025887-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.dunachie@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473433906

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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