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2324-0341-FC-CCS RM6194 Lot1, Back Office Software- For Finance system replacement (without system integrator)

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council, based in London, has completed the procurement process for Lot 1 under the CCS RM6194 Back Office Software framework, aimed at replacing its existing financial systems with a new Enterprise Resource Solution (ERP). The process falls under the services category of IT, consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method was limited, avoiding prior publication of a competitive call. The contract, awarded on 12th September 2024, was signed with Bramble Hub Limited, and the total value amounts to £3,539,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ERP solutions, particularly those offering integrated systems for finance, procurement, payroll and HR. Firms capable of delivering robust, flexible and cost-effective ERP solutions stand to benefit from engaging with similar opportunities and forming strategic partnerships with regional authorities like Islington Council. Larger enterprises specialising in IT services and software development were especially suited to compete in this tender, providing avenues for expansion and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

2324-0341-FC-CCS RM6194 Lot1, Back Office Software- For Finance system replacement (without system integrator)

Notice Description

London Borough of Islington (LBI) has financial systems which are in need of replacement. The new financial replacement system could be an Enterprise Resource Solution (ERP) with functionality for Finance, Procurement, Payroll and HR. The requirement to replace the existing financial systems, which are at the end of their contracts affords the council the opportunity to procure a right-sized solution that delivers the council's business needs and through preference for an ERP solution allows future integrations with other core business systems. The preferred procurement route of using a CCS framework RM6194 Back Office Software will ensure a timely procurement at low costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

London Borough of Islington (LBI) has financial systems which are in need of replacement. The new financial replacement system could be an Enterprise Resource Solution (ERP) with functionality for Finance, Procurement, Payroll and HR. The requirement to replace the existing financial systems, which are at the end of their contracts affords the council the opportunity to procure a right-sized solution that delivers the council's business needs and through preference for an ERP solution allows future integrations with other core business systems. The preferred procurement route of using a CCS framework RM6194 Back Office Software will ensure a timely procurement at low costs. Additional information: No additional information required.

Procurement Information

This was a further competition from CCS RM6194 Framework for financial systems replacement (without system integrator)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ece0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009262-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,539,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

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