Award

Automated invoice processing

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2024 at 11:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has directly awarded a contract for Automated Invoice Processing to Kefron (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000 and is classified as a "goods" procurement. The award process, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to regulatory provisions, has been completed. The contract, valued at £380,968.91, was signed on 22nd October 2024, and primarily serves the UKE region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focused on automated financial processing. Firms with expertise in developing or implementing information systems can find growth potential in similar future procurements by establishing partnerships with local authorities like Leeds City Council. The direct awarding method indicates a preference for trusted suppliers with proven capabilities, making this an attractive sector for large, well-established technology companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated invoice processing

Notice Description

Direct award through regulation 32 (2) (B) (II) a contract to Kefron (UK) Limited for the provision of Leeds City Council's ("the Council") Automated Invoice Processing Solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award through Regulation 32 (2) (b) (II) a contract to Kefron (UK) Limited for the provision of Leeds City Council's ("the Council") Automated Invoice Processing Solution.

Procurement Information

Regulation 32 (2) (B) (II) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034128-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,968 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel O'Malley
Contact Email
daniel.omalley@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133760300

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEFRON (UK

Further Information

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