--- title: "Software as a Service Finance Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2021-07-02" --- # Software as a Service Finance Solution Buyer: MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e6.json) ## Summary The Muir Group Housing Association Ltd is currently initiating a tender for a Software as a Service Finance Solution, aimed at modernising its financial systems. This procurement falls under the information technology services industry, with a focus on providing a comprehensive SASS solution for their financial operations. The tender is active, with a submission deadline set for 20th August 2021 at 17:00 BST. This project is intended to enhance the financial capabilities for 15 core finance users and an additional 150 staff members, and it is taking place in Chester, within the UKD63 region. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of participants to submit their bids, with the selection criteria detailed in the tender documentation. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and financial technology. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering integrated software solutions, particularly those experienced with SaaS models, would be well-suited to compete. Key requirements include certifications in project management methodologies and standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, ensuring that candidates are capable of delivering high-quality, secure services that meet the needs of the Muir Group. By demonstrating the ability to provide innovative financial reporting, budgeting, and integration with existing systems, suppliers can position themselves favourably for this contract. ## Notice The provision of a Software as a Service Finance Solution to include all the required implementation and transformation services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Muir Group are looking to replace their existing, on Premise Sun Accounts system with a Software as a Service Solution. The scope of this project comprises the following requirements of the SAAS Solution for 15 core finance users and 150 staff across the business for self service. - financial ledgers (general, purchase, sales, and cashbook). - flexible, user friendly reporting capability. - budgeting and financial planning functionality. - purchase to pay solution (purchase order processing); and - flexible, robust, and simple functionality to integrate with other systems e.g. principally Civica Cx, Keystone, RAM, SDS Proval & Sequel, AllPay and other line of business systems. The high-level requirements for the fully integrated, single supplier SaaS solution are detailed below: - General Ledger - Project Accounting - Purchase Ledger - Sales Ledger & Debt Management - Cashbook & Bank - VAT - Fixed Assets - Budget Planning & Forecasting - P2P - Self Service - Mobile Working - Workflow - Reporting & Dashboards - Search Facilities The appointed supplier must work with Muir Groups internal team to ensure the proposed solution transforms the way they currently work and that it is successfully adopted by all users of the business. As part of delivering the new SaaS solution, you must work with Muir Group to design and implement a new Chart of Accounts. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PF928WC7ST Renewal: The contract will include a break clause in year 2 and could include further extensions of 24 months after the first 5 years. 5 years / 60 months will start after the system has gone live. Any extension will be dependent on the satisfactory performance of the delivered solution and suppliers services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015219-2021 | | 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 | 2 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 3AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Newton & Hoole | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | ## 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 - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015219-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2B5AH895G7 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PF928WC7ST - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chester:-Information-technology-services./2B5AH895G7 - https://www.muir.org.uk/ - https://www.shawc.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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