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title: "Unit 4 Licences and Support"
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buyer: "THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES"
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# Unit 4 Licences and Support

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-693f6614-50aa-4230-9a01-02e00bea770c

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## Summary

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has completed the procurement process for the provision of licences and support services for the Unit 4 Business World ERP SaaS solution. This contract, valued at £706,000, includes application support services and potential development activities at the buyer's discretion, with an optional 12-month extension. Embridge Consulting (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, which will run from 23 December 2024 to 22 December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was classified under the IT services category. This contract is suitable for SMEs and focuses on services within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in ERP solutions and application support. With a substantial contract value and the possibility of additional development projects, businesses with technical expertise and experience in managing SaaS applications would be well-equipped to compete. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified businesses from the framework could bid, providing a level playing field for SMEs to engage with large-scale public sector projects.

## Notice

The Supplier will provide licensing for Unit 4 Business World ERP SaaS solution and associated application support services. The contract includes an optional 12 month extension and provision of development activity at the Buyer's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9b92a-262e-48fd-aba6-de2a8f9d03e3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £706,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £706,000 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7YX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9b92a-262e-48fd-aba6-de2a8f9d03e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b9b92a-262e-48fd-aba6-de2a8f9d03e3
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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