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title: "Provision of Cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning solution via CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework"
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# Provision of Cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning solution via CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0344e64-2b2f-4831-9051-3ebd44bae659

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## Summary

Southend-on-sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based Unit 4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution via the CCS RM1558.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud Software Framework. This project, valued at £1,426,676.48, aims to support the council's HR and financial services, encompassing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, budgeting, financial planning & analytics, HR & payroll, and income management. The procurement process took the form of a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 October 2024 and end on 30 September 2027, with the work being localized to Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in cloud-based ERP solutions and financial software packages. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of offering integrated management systems that can handle extensive financial, HR, and procurement operations. Businesses equipped with advanced financial analysis and accounting software, time accounting, and procurement software packages stand to benefit significantly from participating in such high-value public sector contracts.

## Notice

We are seeking to procure a Unit 4 ERP Cloud system, to support Southend-on-Sea City Council teams in the management and maintenance of Southend's HR and Financial services. The scope of this procurement exercise is to provide an ERP system that will meet (but not limited to) the following requirements: * General Ledger * Accounts Payable * Accounts Receivable * Procurement * Budgeting * Financial Planning & Analytics * Human Resources & Payroll * Income Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ea2a4a-2ef7-4f8d-9ce3-25654b1658e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,426,676 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,426,676 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48410000 - Investment management and tax preparation software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ea2a4a-2ef7-4f8d-9ce3-25654b1658e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ea2a4a-2ef7-4f8d-9ce3-25654b1658e0
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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