Tender

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Support

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

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Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO), is in the active tender stage for "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Support". This procurement falls under the software support services category (CPV: 72261000) and aims to replace the company’s core financial application with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. The contract, valued at £875,000, will cover the East Anglia region with an emphasis on robust support upon the system’s go-live date. Qualified external support partners are sought to enhance Norse Group's internal teams through a Restricted Tendering Process. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23 November 2024, with invitations for the second stage sent out on 25 November 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality software support services, particularly those familiar with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Companies well-suited for this contract are likely to be small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide supplementary support to internal IT teams. With a substantial contract period of 1,800 days, the successful bidder will have a stable, long-term partnership with Norse Group, benefitting from electronic submission and management to streamline processes. The procurement method is selective, ensuring that only competent and capable suppliers have the opportunity to secure this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Support

Notice Description

Norse Group is in the process of replacing its core financial application with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365). To ensure robust support arrangements in place at the point of go live, Norse Group is undertaking a Restricted Tendering Process to seek a qualified external support partner to supplement its internal support teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norse Group is in the process of replacing its core financial application with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365). To ensure robust support arrangements in place at the point of go live, Norse Group seeks a qualified external support partner to supplement its internal support teams. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5RFS28M3C8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034490-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2024Expired
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
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Simon Bullimore
Contact Email
simon.bullimore@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603894162

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

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