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title: "Financial Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299ee"
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# Financial Services Framework

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299ee

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is currently conducting a procurement process for a Financial Services Framework, classified under the CPV code 66000000, which covers Financial and insurance services. This procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom and is at the "active" stage. The tender includes three Lots, with an estimated framework value of £45,000,000, and aims to meet the financial services needs of various public sector bodies including central government departments, NHS bodies, and local authorities. The framework is delivered through Dukefield Procurement Limited as an agent of CPC, and it is essential for suppliers to register on the Sourcing Cloud system to access tender documentation. The deadline for tender submissions is set for April 23, 2021.

This Financial Services Framework presents significant opportunities for companies in the financial consulting, training, and software development sectors. Businesses that provide strategic financial management, auditing services, and financial training would find themselves well-suited to compete for a place in this framework. The procurement process allows for a maximum of six suppliers per Lot, enabling firms of varying sizes, from SMEs to large enterprises, to participate. Winning contracts can lead to long-term engagements with public sector organisations, thereby fostering sustainable business growth.

## Notice

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Financial Services. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu The Framework will be let across three Lots. There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on each of the three Lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Financial Services for Maintained Schools

This lot is designed to provide financial services to maintained school. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Financial Services for Academies and Multi Academy Trusts

This lot is designed to provide financial services to existing academies and multi academy trusts and those converting to academy status. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Financial Services for Further and Higher Education Establishments and Wider Public Sector Organisations

This Lot incorporates the provisions of both Lots 1 and 2 as they apply to public sector organisations in the wider public sector, i.e. those organisations who are not schools or Academies and Multi Academy Trusts. A comprehensive suite of services will be available, including but not limited to, the following: Strategic financial management planning and support, financial systems and accounting, financial governance and audit, business continuity, financial training services and ad hoc consultancy services There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers awarded a place on this framework lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018900-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED; EDUCATION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BEEVER AND STRUTHERS; BISHOP FLEMING; EPM; SAAF EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018900-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004733-2021
- 29 Mar 2021 at 09:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006319-2021
- 24 Mar 2021 at 19:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006017-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://bishopfleming.co.uk
- http://www.beeverstruthers.co.uk
- http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk
- http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu
- http://www.epm.co.uk
- http://www.saafeducation.org
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/

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