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title: "Finance Management Software & Associated Services (Microsoft 365 Platform)"
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# Finance Management Software & Associated Services (Microsoft 365 Platform)

Buyer: THRIVE HOMES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19ff77f4-d35a-47fe-afd2-bb75c189b34f

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## Summary

Thrive Homes Limited is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Finance Management Software & Associated Services (Microsoft 365 Platform)" aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies within the social housing sector. The procurement process consists of four distinct lots: Rent Accounting and Services Charges, Housing Management, Finance Management, and CRM and Customer Portal, with an estimated total value of £750,000. The tender period will end on 26 July 2021, while the contract period is set to commence from 11 October 2021 and extend until 10 October 2027. This procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate in the bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud-based technologies and software solutions. Companies that can offer innovative ERP tools, customer relationship management systems, or services that enhance remote working capabilities are well-positioned to compete for these lots. As the social housing sector adapts to advanced IT solutions, this is an excellent chance for businesses to secure long-term contracts and develop partnerships with Thrive Homes Limited.

## Notice

Thrive wants to embark on a business transformation programme which will improve front and back end services for both customers and colleagues. The way in which the social housing sector makes use of IT is undergoing a radical change, often utilising cloud-based technologies that allow information to flow seamlessly throughout an organisation, ideally suited to an agile and mobile operating environment. Thrive's Strategic Framework includes strategic objectives for customers, staff, and technology. The strategic objectives of "a good place to work" wants to see more people work remotely and recognise that a "one size fits all" model doesn't meet the expectations of different generations. In respect of the technology the strategic objectives are to develop the role of technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness for both customers and staff. To meet these strategic objectives, it is clear that the number of different applications and it uses, as this complexity is hindering achievement of its strategic objectives, which is concentrated around growth, financial resilience, enhanced working environment and a fair deal for customers. In March 2021 Thrive's board agreed a business case to deploy the Microsoft 365 technology stack over a three-year programme in the form of an Enterprise Resource Planning tool replacing legacy systems. There will be four procurement lots in total enabling more than one supplier to be successful. A summary of the procurement lots is shown below. * Lot 1 - Rent Accounting and Services Charges * Lot 2 - Housing Management * Lot 3 - Finance Management * Lot 4 - CRM and Customer Portal Please note the tender processes for all Lots will commence in June. The final presentations for all four lots will take place in September with tenders awarded simultaneously at the start of October. The projects for all four lots will commence in October. Apply via: https://xantive.supplierselect.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b2f3cb-3ec2-4af9-8a58-078245a2bc59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 5 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £437,080 |
| 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 | THRIVE HOMES LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP3 9TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Kings Langley |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HCL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b2f3cb-3ec2-4af9-8a58-078245a2bc59
- 20 Jun 2021 at 18:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8d42ab-562b-42df-a44a-0b5d990bcf55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b2f3cb-3ec2-4af9-8a58-078245a2bc59
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8d42ab-562b-42df-a44a-0b5d990bcf55
  20th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://xantive.supplierselect.com/

## Provenance

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