Award

Financial System Upgrade

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 May 2025 at 15:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 May 2025 at 13:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult has concluded a procurement process through a direct award for the "Financial System Upgrade," focusing on essential upgrades to software platforms Sage Intacct, Fusion, and Yooz. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, ORE Catapult operates as a sub-central government public authority and aims to ensure the continuous recording and reporting of financial data with enhanced system capabilities. This procurement falls under the services category related to computer upgrades and reflects a direct procurement method based on technical reasons. The contract has been awarded to Datel Computing Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Warrington, with the contract active from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software upgrades and technical support services. It provides an avenue for businesses to showcase their expertise in maintaining and enhancing critical financial systems, ensuring long-term sustainability and functionality. Companies that offer reliable solutions tailored to organisational requirements are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, particularly those skilled in swift system integration due to the direct award method's ease of implementation. Given the specific technical requirements and the localisation of services within the United Kingdom, businesses with a robust track record in similar sectors will find a fitting platform to expand their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial System Upgrade

Notice Description

The purpose of this Direct Award is Contract Danel Computing Limited to provide the essential upgrades to Sage Intacct, Fusion and Yooz. These upgrades will maintain existing software, support and provide access to the platforms and add on services. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955604107

Procurement Information

Due to the critical requirements for the system to continue to record and report financial data based on a variety of dimensions and the ease of the implementation, it is considered that the upgrade best fit for the organisation's requirements. Therefore, a Direct Award is required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029828-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£83,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Laura Mullins
Contact Email
laura.mullins@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATEL COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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