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title: "Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution - ITQ"
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# Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution - ITQ

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-192b8db7-7781-46d8-be81-f8723e480448

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is currently managing a tender for an Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture Solution, identified as SEBC/0733/2018. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on 19 October 2018. The total contract value is estimated between £35,000 and £45,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 November 2018 and conclude by 1 April 2023. This procurement process follows an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT integration, particularly those experienced with Optical Character Recognition technologies and Unit4 accounting systems. Companies with a track record in delivering similar software solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. By participating, businesses can not only secure a significant contract but also establish a long-term relationship with a public authority, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Tender Submission Deadline is 17:00 on 19 October 2018. The Councils are looking to acquire an Optical Character Recognition / Invoice Capture software solution. This solution needs to be able to integrate with our current accounting system which is Unit4 Business World, version 7.0.0. We are looking for a supplier who has a proven track record of integrating OCR/Invoice Capture solutions with Unit4. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2757dc-e1f7-420c-a198-9745ee1f54d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2757dc-e1f7-420c-a198-9745ee1f54d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2757dc-e1f7-420c-a198-9745ee1f54d7
  27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm

## Provenance

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