--- title: "Software as a Service Finance Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2021-07-06" --- # Software as a Service Finance Solution Buyer: MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270c137d-b1a2-44e2-ae8d-b69ca0aa5797.json) ## Summary Muir Group Housing Association Ltd is currently seeking a provider for a Software as a Service Finance Solution, aimed at enhancing their operational efficiency. This tender, classified under information technology services, is set to close on 20th August 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 4th October 2021 and last until 1st April 2027, with the services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud-based technology solutions and integration services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience with public sector contracts and a robust understanding of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, as well as the ability to offer a comprehensive, seamless SaaS solution, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This tender encourages innovation and efficiency improvements in finance operations, making it appealing for companies equipped to deliver advanced IT services. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Technical and professional ability. List and brief description of selection criteria: Instead of: 1. You must provide a minimum of 3 examples of public service contracts over the last 3 years which are identical to the requirements that Muir Group are requesting. 2. The proposed solution must be integrated to Microsoft Azure Active Directory to provide single sign on (SSO) using pass through credentials. 3. The proposed solution should have the capability to be seamlessly integrated, bi-directionally with Muir Group's core business systems through a published set of APIs. 4. The solution must be accessible from any location, across any device type, and accessed through a web browser and not requiring any locally installed client or plugin for the browser. 5. The proposed solution has a responsive design i.e. it will resize the screens to the type of device (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet) it is using automatically. 6. The solution must be a true SaaS solution and not a privately hosted solution or an on-premise solution. 7. The solution must be fully integrated, from a single provider and use just one backend database. 8. The supplier of the proposed solution must be certified by the software vendor at the highest available level e.g. Gold, Platinum, etc. Read: 1. You must provide details of up to three contracts, in any combination from either the public or private sector; voluntary, charity or social enterprise (VCSE) that are relevant to our requirements as described in Section 6.1 of the SQQ. 2. The proposed solution must be integrated to Microsoft Azure Active Directory to provide single sign on (SSO) using pass through credentials. 3. The proposed solution should have the capability to be seamlessly integrated, bi-directionally with Muir Group's core business systems through a published set of APIs. 4. The solution must be accessible from any location, across any device type, and accessed through a web browser and not requiring any locally installed client or plugin for the browser. 5. The proposed solution has a responsive design i.e. it will resize the screens to the type of device (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet) it is using automatically. 6. The solution must be a true SaaS solution and not a privately hosted solution or an on-premise solution. 7. The solution must be fully integrated, from a single provider and use just one backend database. 8. The supplier of the proposed solution must be certified by the software vendor at the highest available level e.g. Gold, Platinum, etc. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The provision of a Software as a Service Finance Solution to include all the required implementation and transf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3802fb-adb5-4de1-af42-5a6a04ecc262 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 3AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Newton & Hoole | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2021 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3802fb-adb5-4de1-af42-5a6a04ecc262 - 2 Jul 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3802fb-adb5-4de1-af42-5a6a04ecc262 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3802fb-adb5-4de1-af42-5a6a04ecc262 6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chester:-Information-technology-services./2B5AH895G7 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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