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title: "Unit4 Payroll Consultancy"
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# Unit4 Payroll Consultancy

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-682f59ec-66a1-47f7-92ef-e9ebdbb5a995

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## Summary

Norwich City Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Unit4 Payroll Consultancy", aimed at the collaborative build of a functional payroll module in the existing Unit 4 ERP system, alongside consultancy support. The industry category for this tender is "Software programming and consultancy services" (CPV: 72200000) and encompasses various IT services. The procurement utilised a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). The contract, worth £78,925, will be carried out in the East of England, with the tender period ending on 15th November 2024, and the work commencing from 2nd December 2024 until 1st December 2025. Key procurement stages include the current award phase, documented as completed on 18th December 2024. The appointed supplier is Equinox Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Northamptonshire.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those adept at integrating with established ERP systems. Companies providing custom software development, systems analysis, disaster recovery, or IT support services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given its SME suitability, this procurement process is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their reach and portfolio within the public sector. The engagement with Norwich City Council and leveraging the G-Cloud 14 Framework further enhances business credibility and market presence.

## Notice

Collaborative build of a functional payroll module in existing Unit 4 ERP system plus consultancy support if required. Awarded via Direct Award function of G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Crown Commercial Services (CCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433cac9b-c852-4c05-b0dd-feef363c1e02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,925 |
| 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINOX CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 72252000 - Computer archiving services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433cac9b-c852-4c05-b0dd-feef363c1e02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433cac9b-c852-4c05-b0dd-feef363c1e02
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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