--- title: "TC986 Provision of SAP Support and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-11" --- # TC986 Provision of SAP Support and Maintenance Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6858f09-8514-4c39-be72-81cb130e4924.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is conducting a tender titled "TC986 Provision of SAP Support and Maintenance" in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. This procurement process is currently in the active tendering stage, with proposals due by 11am on 12th November 2018. The estimated contract value is £1,300,000, with the contract expected to begin on 2nd January 2019 and run for an initial term of three years, potentially extending for an additional three years. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in SAP systems and support. Companies that can demonstrate capability in social and environmental considerations relevant to the delivery of the contract may have a competitive advantage. Additionally, vendors equipped to engage in the economic and social regeneration initiatives linked to this project would be well-suited competitors in this tender process. ## Notice Manchester City Council implemented SAP as its Enterprise Resource Planning tool over 12 years ago. This tender is for the provision of Support and Maintenance of the system. The initial Contract term will be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 3 years (including 3 single years). The 3 year contract term will commence following successful implementation of the solution (i.e. 'Go-Live'). It is anticipated that the contract will commence January 2019. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 12th November. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contract/framework will be for 3 year(s), expected to commence 02/01/2019 with an option to extend for up to 3 year(s). The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract/framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract/framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fed4837-c89c-4854-83c2-8870cd92e731 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 3 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Oct 2018 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fed4837-c89c-4854-83c2-8870cd92e731 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fed4837-c89c-4854-83c2-8870cd92e731 11th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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