--- title: "Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-05-15" --- # Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308.json) ## Summary The Ipswich Borough Council, through its procurement office Suffolk Sourcing, is currently conducting an open tender for the "Core Finance System Improvement Procurement: Transforming the Council's Business Processes." This initiative, classified under programming services of packaged software products, aims to enhance the council's financial operations and support a broader business transformation programme. The tender period is set to conclude on 29th June 2018 at 12 noon, with contract services anticipated to commence from 1st October 2018 and run until 31st July 2019. Interested suppliers can access the tender documentation via Ipswich's procurement portal. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in financial systems and programming services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is structured to accommodate their involvement. Successful bidders will not only enhance their portfolios by contributing to significant public service improvements but may also establish long-term relationships with the Ipswich Borough Council for future projects. ## Notice Ipswich Borough Council provides a range of services to the residents of Ipswich from refuse collection to sport and leisure facilities. The Finance team, based at the council headquarters in Grafton House, supports all aspects of service delivery through activities such as budget management, financial planning, procurement and payments to suppliers. This procurement will award a contract for consultancy services to improve the main council finance system, supporting a programme of business transformation. The Council targets completion of this project for the summer of 2019. Additional information: Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of [INSERT TEXT] This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on 29th June 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 4pm on 15th June 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7277f5-b562-4996-9766-1c687b7e0aee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 15 May 2018 at 20:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7277f5-b562-4996-9766-1c687b7e0aee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7277f5-b562-4996-9766-1c687b7e0aee 15th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d56d3893-3ec2-40d5-812a-8478918bc308.json.