Tender

ERP solution

PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Port of London Authority is seeking to replace its current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with a new solution that encompasses finance, HR, payroll, stores, and procurement functions. This contract, titled "ERP solution," is in the tender stage and utilises a competitive flexible procurement method. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on software packages related to financial analysis, human resources, inventory management, and procurement. The initial phase involves a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), with an expression of interest deadline set for 29th August 2025. The process will take place in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom, and the contract award is expected by 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions within the specified domains, offering the potential to bid on one or multiple lots tailored to specific functionalities. Given the selective procurement method and open PQQ/SQ process, businesses with strengths in these individual areas or comprehensive ERP solutions are well-suited to compete. The opportunity allows suppliers to propose either all-in-one solutions or best-of-breed options, enabling flexibility and potentially increased competitiveness for vendors with bespoke offerings in finance, human resources, and inventory management software. This tender can help businesses establish or expand service offerings in critical operational software for a major utility entity in the UK.

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Notice Title

ERP solution

Notice Description

Replacement ERP System covering finance, HR, payroll, stores and procurement. PLA is agnostic towards an all in one solution or best of breed. The RFP will be split into lots covering each of these functions. One supplier may be awarded one, multiple or all lots. Note the contract value is unknown for each lot and any values entered are arbitrary. Only a PQQ is being released at this stage.

Lot Information

HR

HR software module

Options: TBD

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Payroll

Payroll software module

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Finance

Finance and Accounting software module

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Stores

Stores and stock software module

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Procurement

Procurement software module

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05698b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044469-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 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
PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.hopperton@pla.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 2BG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

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