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title: "DDaT21174 Services for HR, Accounting, Reporting & Procurement (SHARP)"
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# DDaT21174 Services for HR, Accounting, Reporting & Procurement (SHARP)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85d17a3-b173-423f-840a-6bfbdd1366d8

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "DDaT21174 Services for HR, Accounting, Reporting & Procurement (SHARP)" as part of a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM3821 framework for Data and Application Solutions. The procurement process, classified under the CPV category of Enterprise Resource Planning software packages, is complete and was finalised on 11th April 2022. The contract, which has a total value of £33,500,000 and a minimum value of £25,600,000, will commence on 16th May 2022 and extend until 2nd May 2027, with potential options for extensions up to two additional years. The services involve replacing the existing Oracle-based ERP platform, which is critical for operational support in Payroll, HR, Finance, and Procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning systems would be well-positioned to compete. The contract allows for collaboration with large suppliers such as IBM United Kingdom Limited and Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, highlighting the competitive landscape for SMEs seeking to engage in high-value procurement scenarios. Engaging in this sector can lead to growth through partnerships or by providing specialised services that meet the needs of the UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3821 Data and Application Solutions Lot1A Contract is awarded with options to extend a further two years (1 year + 1 year). Lowest value given is for initial 5 years. Highest value given is for full 7 years. UK Shared Business Services is requiring a replacement for the ORACLE based system in order to continue to offer a high-level of service in regards to HR, Accounting, Reporting and Procurement services to our Customers. The Services for HR, Accounting, Reporting and Procurement (SHARP) programme is born out of a need to replace an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution where existing licence arrangements expire in December 2023. Existing ERP platforms deliver critical Payroll, HR, Finance and Procurement services, which organisations require in order to function. The existing on-premise Oracle ERP platform is administered by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and for UK SBS itself. Additional information: *** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3821 Data and Application Solutions Lot1A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e4ee22-e92d-4740-8bbd-18aec654b5d0 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 2 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,500,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM; ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e4ee22-e92d-4740-8bbd-18aec654b5d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e4ee22-e92d-4740-8bbd-18aec654b5d0
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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