--- title: "Unit 4 Implementation Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Unit 4 Implementation Partner Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a93fdf-cc05-4547-9274-e5f7d63ae430.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the selection of an implementation partner for their Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution, with the title "Unit 4 Implementation Partner". This procurement falls within the financial management consultancy services industry category (CPV code 79412000), with additional relevance to business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The council is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postal code DY1 1HF). Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 22 January 2025 to 21 March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management and business analysis consultancy. Given Dudley Council's extensive range of services and their aim to transform their finance system to a modern, scalable solution, businesses with expertise in ERP implementations, process automation, and real-time reporting will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a solid understanding of local government best practices and the ability to deliver streamlined implementation and effective transformation activities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Dudley Council employs 5000 people and serves a population of circa 300k residents. The council operates a significant budget and is responsible for providing and commissioning a significant range of services. The Council has entered a new contract with Unit 4 for its Unit 4 ERP 7 SaaS solution to deploy the Core Accounting Package and is currently migrating the existing system to the Unit4 Cloud Service. We expect to complete this lift and shift activity in January 2025 and retain the system in the test environment. We plan to transform the system in the test environment and make it live after year end May/June 2025. Objectives of the transformation - Modern solutions that will transform the way our people work and is scalable - A streamlined implementation of new ways of working based on local government best practice eg cash receipting/income management processes - Workflows and tasks that will automate processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy - Dynamic, real-time reporting for added management insights, better use of available out of the box reporting, and effective provision of reporting for 3rd parties e.g. government returns - Accurate forecasting and real-time decision making Dudley Council is seeking a Unit 4 partner to assist in transforming the existing Unit 4 finance system into a modern finance system and in making it live. The selected partner will advise on the strategic options and help develop options appraisal and associated plan of transformation activity. The current ways of working have remained largely untouched for many years and full understanding of as is, is required to ensure organisational readiness and commitment to an adopt not adapt approach, with minimal customisation, for easing transition to upgrades and uptake of new features in the future. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470e927a-de7c-4b12-8443-fa5b199db12a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470e927a-de7c-4b12-8443-fa5b199db12a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470e927a-de7c-4b12-8443-fa5b199db12a 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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