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title: "Finance System"
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# Finance System

Buyer: BROADS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4a9523c-75ce-4060-8fa4-9a2a2f7af017

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## Summary

The Broads Authority has concluded the procurement process for a new finance system, previously managed by Access Dimensions version 2.51j, which will no longer be supported after 06/03/2025. The new solution aims to be a modern and flexible system with ongoing support. This tender falls under the 'Financial systems software package' industry category [CPV: 48442000] and also covers accounting software and systems as well as financial information systems. Based in Norwich, East of England, the procurement method utilised was open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 31/05/2024 and the contract period running from 05/08/2024 to 04/08/2029. The value of this procurement ranges from an initial minimum of £90,000 to an awarded contract value of £165,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software development and support, particularly those capable of providing long-term, flexible solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a good chance to compete in this tender due to its suitability criteria. Companies offering innovative financial software packages and ongoing technical support services would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, fostering business growth through a long-term partnership with the Broads Authority. The awarded supplier for this contract is ACCESS UK Ltd, indicating that large-scale suppliers also participate competitively in such tenders.

## Notice

The Authority currently uses Access Dimensions version 2.51j on premise which will no longer be supported from 06/03/25. The Authority is looking to move to a modern, flexible solution with ongoing support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecef77c0-d764-4448-91b7-5b6be729d6bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,676 |
| 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 | BROADS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1RY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 72212442 - Financial systems software development services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecef77c0-d764-4448-91b7-5b6be729d6bc
- 19 Apr 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bf285c-ba04-4e13-a48b-0290f91c743d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecef77c0-d764-4448-91b7-5b6be729d6bc
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bf285c-ba04-4e13-a48b-0290f91c743d
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work/transparency/invitations-to-tender
  Link contains the tender pack and related forms

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