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title: "Cash Receipting and Invoicing"
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# Cash Receipting and Invoicing

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660efbb8-4a87-41f4-b287-b09e8e1ca02b

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of their Cash Receipting and Invoicing Management (CRIM) system, valued at £35,700. The procurement was categorised under software consultancy services and the contract to Wilson Integra Consulting Ltd was awarded on 28th July 2017, effective from 1st August 2017 until 28th February 2018. This project was initiated to enhance functionality and maintain supplier support for the existing system, addressing vital compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). The procurement method utilised was a direct award, indicating a streamlined approach in the selection of the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software consultancy and systems integration. Companies with experience in upgrading financial management systems or providing technology solutions to local authorities would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on maintaining PCI compliance and systems relevance underscores a continuing demand for IT service providers who can deliver efficient and secure payment processing solutions for public sector clients.

## Notice

***Awarded to Wilson Integra Consulting Ltd***Cheshire West and Chester and Chester East Councils require their CRIM system to be upgraded and their Chip & Pin (C&P) devices. This is essential activity to keep the system up to date and within Supplier support along with adhering to PCI standards. Listed below is an overview of the project scope, timeline and areas where functionality is required to support the delivery stage of the project. The drivers for these upgrades are: - To maintain supplier support for the CRIM application (current version -1) - To provide supplier-delivered fixes to some of the current application defects remaining from the v9.0x implementation - To allow the newer VX820 Chip & Pin devices to be deployed as replacement for current devices - To provide Chip & Pin devices that can be rendered P2Pe secure as required under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) ICTSS require the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Project Manager in order to undertake the following:- Project Scope:- Upgrade CRIM to V10 upgrade - Rollout of VX820 devices - Implementation of P2Pe

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31baa28-5c04-46f7-9cf4-35fcde6558aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,700 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31baa28-5c04-46f7-9cf4-35fcde6558aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31baa28-5c04-46f7-9cf4-35fcde6558aa
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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