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title: "Invitation to Tender for SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting Systems - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Tender for SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting Systems - AWARD

Buyer: WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d888f617-e878-467b-bea7-cb9c6c5b0d94

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## Summary

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has awarded a contract to Sage for the provision of SaaS Finance, Budgeting, and Reporting Systems. The procurement process started with an open procedure tender, ending on January 18, 2024. The contract period is scheduled from May 2, 2024, to May 1, 2027. The WEA, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, operates in the services sector and sought systems that will enhance internal efficiency and interoperability, aligning with their Digital Transformation Strategy.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and financial analysis and accounting software. Companies interested in long-term contracts and innovation in back-office technology are well-suited to compete. The process was transparent and inclusive, fostering fair competition amongst businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other global regions.

## Notice

The WEA are currently implementing a Digital Transformation Strategy which impacts all areas of the business. Replacement of back-office software is an integral part of the digital transformation road map. Current internal systems require updating to meet business demands and to improve internal efficiency within the services provided. WEA are therefore seeking to procure new SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting systems which will be interoperable with other systems. The current back office internal systems are server-based systems with the IT strategy planning migrate to SaaS technology for future system implementations. The total potential planned contact length for this system selection is a 6 year contract to be formed of an initial 3 year contract to be followed by three further 1 year break clauses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62de372-529c-4d23-8574-600c852f725d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 1 May 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS3 1AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62de372-529c-4d23-8574-600c852f725d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62de372-529c-4d23-8574-600c852f725d
  2nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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