Award

Integrated Finance, P2P, Budgeting & Planning Solution

LINK GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Tender

20 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Link Group, a Registered Social Landlord based in Edinburgh, UK, seeking a fully integrated Finance, P2P, Budgeting & Planning Solution. This tender is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th August 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was initiated on 20th March 2019, with a submission deadline of 26th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers and software development firms, particularly those with expertise in financial management systems and integration solutions. Companies specialising in cloud-based services or those capable of providing a comprehensive solution that integrates reporting and budgeting tools will be especially well-suited to compete. The project also offers avenues for businesses focused on community benefits and fair working practices, which are highlighted as essential requirements in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Integrated Finance, P2P, Budgeting & Planning Solution

Notice Description

Link require a fully integrated Finance, P2P, Budgeting & Planning solution from a single provider and in one application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this project comprises the following requirements: General ledger Purchase ledger Sales ledger & Debt Management Cashbook Fixed Assets Budget, Planning & Forecasting P2P VAT Project Accounting Self Service Mobile Working flexible, user friendly reporting capability Workflow Task Management & Forms flexible, robust and simple functionality to integrate with other systems e.g. principally Aareon, SDM, iTrent, Northgate, Carista.

Renewal: One renewal of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368749
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
Jane Ferri
Contact Email
jane.ferri@linkhaltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLUTIONARY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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