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title: "EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08734a1d-19ad-4eb9-bc33-aa00e27529aa

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has successfully completed the public procurement process for their contract titled "EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems". This tender, which falls under the category of Information Technology Services, was conducted in the United Kingdom and employed an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 24th May 2017 and concluded on 23rd May 2020. The total value of the contract was approximately £182,059.56, with a minimum value of £77,464.80 noted. The tender period ended on 1st May 2017, indicating key dates that prospective businesses should consider for similar opportunities.

This procurement project presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT and software support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract focused on providing second and third line support for finance software, alongside training, guidance for upgrades, and patch management, making it appealing to businesses with expertise in these areas. Firms with a solid track record in IT services, particularly those adept at delivering tailored support and training, would do well to explore similar upcoming tenders in this robust market.

## Notice

Second and third line support for our portfolio of finance software; training and support as required; best practice advice and guidance concerning upgrading and patching of systems. Act as source of patching software and notification. To provide a support service acting as a second and third line to the Commission's in-house ICT Service Desk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2017 - 23 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,059 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,059 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 13:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 14 May 2019 at 08:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 30 Oct 2018 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 29 Jun 2018 at 07:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 13 Jun 2018 at 09:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 13 Jun 2018 at 09:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
- 13 Jun 2017 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
  20th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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