--- title: "Consultant for IT System upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-07" --- # Consultant for IT System upgrade Buyer: GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e95e87c-c163-47db-9c47-72fd45e93b38.json) ## Summary The Gedling Borough Council is inviting tenders for the role of Consultant for an upgrade to its core Financial System, Unit4 Business World, which has been in use since 2006. This procurement process falls under the category of software programming and consultancy services and is currently in the active Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14 April 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 May 2020 and conclude by 1 July 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing wide participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for software consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in financial systems. Businesses that specialise in upgrading existing software solutions or enhancing financial management systems would be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on cost efficiency and improved performance highlighted by the council, smaller enterprises and SMEs could leverage this tender to establish long-term relationships with local government. The evolving financial information demands may also open doors for innovative solutions that enhance the council's operational efficacy. ## Notice Gedling Borough Council are looking to appoint a Consultant for the upgrade to our core Financial System (Unit4 Business World, previously known as Agresso) Unit4 Business World (Agresso) is the council's core financial system. It was originally implemented in 2006 and has been upgraded twice since then, in 2010 and 2015. Although the system is capable of delivering Debtors and HR functionality we currently only use the system for the General Ledger, Budget setting & monitoring, accounts payable and treasury management. The current version we are using is Milestone 5 and this is no longer supported for development by Unit4, the newest version available is Milestone 7.4 released in June 2019. With a reducing workforce, Accountancy, as with all departments, are looking for efficiencies in both cost and performance across all areas. There is also an increase in demand for financial information. Utilising the financial management system more effectively could aid this. Additional information: The Authority is using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Home all communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f09910f-9d2f-4b8e-b37b-7f42e817fc16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 1 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG5 6LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Ernehale | | Westminster constituency | Gedling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2020 at 08:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f09910f-9d2f-4b8e-b37b-7f42e817fc16 - 19 Mar 2020 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f09910f-9d2f-4b8e-b37b-7f42e817fc16 - 12 Mar 2020 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f09910f-9d2f-4b8e-b37b-7f42e817fc16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f09910f-9d2f-4b8e-b37b-7f42e817fc16 7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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