--- title: "Unit 4 Implementation Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY MBC" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Unit 4 Implementation Partner Buyer: DUDLEY MBC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca19166-118d-49a7-b078-9f0cbc4ffee4.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Dudley MBC) is currently at the tender stage of finding an implementation partner for the Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution. The contract, titled "Unit 4 Implementation Partner", falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV: 72221000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 6th January 2025 at 13:00 and the contract period running from 22nd January 2025 to 21st March 2025. This project seeks to transform the existing finance system into a modern, scalable solution, with significant dates being the system testing phase completing in January 2025 and going live by May/June 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ERP solutions, financial systems transformation, and business process automation. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in similar local government projects. The successful partner will collaborate closely with Dudley MBC to ensure a streamlined implementation of modern workflows and real-time reporting systems, thereby contributing to enhanced efficiency and decision-making processes within the council. This project represents a valuable opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Dudley Council employs 5000 people and serves a population of circa 300k residents. The council operates a significant budget and is responsible for providing and commissioning a significant range of services. The Council has entered a new contract with Unit 4 for its Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution to deploy the Core Accounting Package and is currently migrating the existing system to the Unit4 Cloud Service. We expect to complete this "lift and shift" activity in January 2025 and retain the system in the test environment. We plan to transform the system in the test environment and make it live after year end May/June 2025. Objectives of the transformation * Modern solutions that will transform the way our people work and is scalable * A streamlined implementation of new ways of working based on [local government] best practice eg cash receipting/income management processes * Workflows and tasks that will automate processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy * Dynamic, real-time reporting for added management insights, better use of available "out of the box" reporting, and effective provision of reporting for 3rd parties e.g. government returns * Accurate forecasting and real-time decision making Dudley Council is seeking a Unit 4 partner to assist in transforming the existing Unit 4 finance system into a modern finance system and in making it live. The selected partner will advise on the strategic options and help develop options appraisal and associated plan of transformation activity. The current ways of working have remained largely untouched for many years and full understanding of "as is" is required to ensure organisational readiness and commitment to an "adopt not adapt" approach, with minimal customisation, for easing transition to upgrades and uptake of new features in the future. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cac6cb-65b8-49bc-b601-1d8f31177c67 | | 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 | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 | | 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 | DUDLEY MBC | | Locality | DUDLEY | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 9TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cac6cb-65b8-49bc-b601-1d8f31177c67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cac6cb-65b8-49bc-b601-1d8f31177c67 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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