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title: "WSCC - NR - Provision of \"Smart Core\" Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution (CCS RM3821 Lot 1a) - AWARD"
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# WSCC - NR - Provision of "Smart Core" Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution (CCS RM3821 Lot 1a) - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c93f439-2fed-45f9-bafd-9f0c0845a9f4

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council has completed a tendering process for the award of a contract titled "WSCC - NR - Provision of 'Smart Core' Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution (CCS RM3821 Lot 1a)", which aims to replace and enhance existing IT systems supporting corporate processes in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, and Procurement. The awarded contract has a total estimated value of £4 million, running from 4 May 2020 to 3 May 2025, with a potential extension of two years. The tendering process was initiated under the Crown Commercial Service Framework and was officially published on 12 February 2021.

This opportunity is primarily suited for large organisations with expertise in software development and application management, particularly those offering integrated ERP solutions that encompass finance and human resources functionalities. Businesses specialising in the delivery of Software as a Service (SaaS) models may find this procurement particularly advantageous, as the Council seeks competitive bids demonstrating the most economically advantageous tender. The size of the contract offers a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration, especially for firms that can work effectively with partners or sub-contractors in a collaborative framework.

## Notice

Background The Council is seeking an organisation to deliver an effective, operational solution that replaces the existing technologies in order to digitally support the delivery of corporate processes across the core business areas of Human Resources, Finance, and Procurement & Contract Management functions for West Sussex County Council. The solution is anticipated to comprise of software and services described in detail the Services Specification. The Council requires a fully integrated solution but anticipates a single Software as a Service platform for Finance, Human Resources & Payroll operations. The Procurement and Contract Management elements could be on the same platform but equally a solution could comprise discrete elements. Bidders may provide a solution by working with partners or sub-contractors but working relationships must be clearly set out and the Council will require one lead partner to enter into the contract. Value of Services The anticipated value of The Services is PS0.8m pa with a value of PS7.1m over the maximum seven (7) year contract term excluding any TUPE costs. The call off contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years with a possible extension of up to two (2) further years. However, no guarantee or commitment can be given to the initial and future value of any work arising from this contract. These figures are estimated for contract value purposes and are not provided as a budget. They should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any particular value and do not form part of the contract. The Council expects competitive bids that will offer the best value for money assessed on the most economically advantageous tender (M.E.A.T) Existing Contractual Arrangement The majority of the Council's Information Technology services are provided by Capita Business Solutions Limited ("Capita"). The current ERP solution provided to the Council by Capita is SAP. The support and maintenance of the current SAP licences held by Capita expires on the 31st December 2021. The new solution will be replacing the existing SAP environment these services are delivered through and bring about changes in the workflow and operational processes to deliver these services. Conditions of Tender This Tender is being conducted as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3821 Data and Application Solutions - Lot 1a "Resource Planning and & Management Solutions Including Financial & Commercial" Council specific tender terms as set out in the Tender Process section of this ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb31d9e-b602-4411-9067-296052792ddd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DXC (TRADING AS ENTSERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 23:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb31d9e-b602-4411-9067-296052792ddd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb31d9e-b602-4411-9067-296052792ddd
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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