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# Business Services Futures

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-528abdb8-8ef9-4fab-9553-3bd61744545e

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## Summary

The Cheshire Constabulary, on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is initiating a tender titled "Business Services Futures" aimed at providing comprehensive business solutions across various functions such as Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and reporting tools. This tender is classified under the services category and has a projected value of £190 million, with baseline requirements for robust security measures and cloud-based solutions. The open procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period concluding on 20th November 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2042, with delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology and service management sectors, particularly those with expertise in integrated software solutions and scalability. Companies that can provide secure, user-friendly systems that meet the demands of the Cheshire Constabulary's operational needs, and that can support long-term, evolving requirements, will be well-suited to participate. This tender may benefit large firms and consortia that have the capacity to deliver comprehensive support and a range of integrated services over the duration of the contract.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (the "PCC") and the Chief Constable of Cheshire (CC) are working on a Business Services Futures Programme that will require a supplier to provide a solution, or combination of systems, which can provide the following; * Human Resources * Finance and Procurement * Payroll Services * Purchase to pay * Integrations * Reporting & Management Information * Self Service & Automation * Distribution & Logistics * Estates & Facilities The solution will need to have the ability to interface/integrate with critical systems such as; duty management, force control, operational training. The PCC and CC are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for this solution which may be utilised by the specifically named parties in the future. The PCC and CC are open to expressions of interest from all suppliers including consortiums. The requirements include but are not restricted to the following: * Reporting - PCC & CC requires data contained within systems to be extracted and used within its existing reporting infrastructure so that it can support the provision of real time data and analytics that provides the right information, to the right people, at the right time. The PCC & CC will not utilise bespoke or separate reporting systems operating directly over source systems. This is to ensure that data is incorporated within its existing reporting infrastructure so that its use can be maximised and it can be analysed with other operational and non-operational data, * stringent security measures will be required to ensure the confidentiality, availability and integrity of all aspects of the solution (and service wrap) for data up to and including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. The Force is comfortable with cloud-based solutions, where the necessary security controls are in place. * a solution that is integrated/interfaced to meet current and future needs providing better, streamlined systems, aligning with the Cheshire Constabulary strategic objectives for Business Services Futures Programme, * a solution that is fit for purpose for at least 20 years after implementation, that can be adapted to meet future needs as and when business or legislative requirements dictate, * the solution must be scalable to meet increasing demanding which could be brought about by additional parties joining the framework and/or increased transactional volumes, * a solution that interfaces with other systems currently in use within the Constabulary and it must be sufficiently flexible to meet any future interface requirements, * a solution that has a self-service offering that is intuitive and user friendly, * meet the business needs and support integrated end to end processes, * deliver exceptional value for money whilst reducing any risk to the PCC and the CC, * Managed Support - we are interested in all the different support models the supplier can offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e5ec85-fcb4-4921-857f-e0aa817135aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| 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 | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48444100 - Billing system
- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48930000 - Training and entertainment software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2020 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e5ec85-fcb4-4921-857f-e0aa817135aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e5ec85-fcb4-4921-857f-e0aa817135aa
  11th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33867&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk

## Provenance

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