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title: "8042949 - Supply of Financial Planning & Analysis Reporting Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04524f"
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buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD"
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# 8042949 - Supply of Financial Planning & Analysis Reporting Package

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04524f

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## Summary

Diamond Light Source Ltd (DLS), located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for a Financial Planning & Analysis Reporting Package. This procurement falls under the goods category for financial analysis software and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Mercur Solutions (UK) Ltd on 26th September 2024, with the contract valued at £142,254. This procurement initiative aligns with DLS's objective of implementing a more efficient and effective financial reporting system, thereby minimising reliance on manually prepared spreadsheets. The process attracted 18 bids, of which 12 were submitted by SMEs, indicating a high level of competitive interest.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in financial analysis software. Ideal candidates to compete for such contracts include SMEs with innovative solutions that can address the comprehensive requirements specified by DLS, including automation and user-friendly interfaces. By partnering with an esteemed institution like DLS, suppliers can enhance their market presence and credibility, paving the way for future collaborations with similar high-profile research and innovation organisations. The ongoing support component of the contract also offers long-term revenue potential, ensuring sustained business growth. Companies with a strong track record in implementing and supporting integrated financial planning systems will find this opportunity particularly lucrative.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source ltd (DLS) is a World-leading facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS is the largest science facility to be built in the UK for 40 years and produces ultra-violet, infra-red and X-ray beams of exceptional brightness. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. Areas of investigation include fields such as medicine, the environment, materials and engineering science, physics, chemistry and heritage science. The research undertaken at Diamond brings economic, health and quality of life benefits to the UK and further afield. DLS intends to implement a modern Financial Planning and Analysis Reporting software package that meets its planning and reporting obligations. The aim of the package is 1) to provide a more efficient, effective and accurate reporting system for the organisation and 2) automate the manual efforts that go into the preparation, review and approval of these budgets/forecasts and reports. The system will remove and significantly minimise the current reliance on manually prepared excel spreadsheets for the periodic budgeting, forecasting and reporting duties of the DLS Finance team. The system will equally provide a more accurate, timely and user-friendly period planning tool and a reporting source for non- finance staff in DLS without heavily relying on the finance team. The scope of the contract is the provision, implementation and ongoing future support of a fully integrated Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) reporting system. The chosen system is expected to meet the following requirements as a minimum from implementation and also provide the opportunity for future improvements as the business needs of DLS continue to evolve.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source ltd (DLS) is a World-leading facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS is the largest science facility to be built in the UK for 40 years and produces ultra-violet, infra-red and X-ray beams of exceptional brightness. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. Areas of investigation include fields such as medicine, the environment, materials and engineering science, physics, chemistry and heritage science. The research undertaken at Diamond brings economic, health and quality of life benefits to the UK and further afield. DLS intends to implement a modern Financial Planning and Analysis Reporting software package that meets its planning and reporting obligations. The aim of the package is 1) to provide a more efficient, effective and accurate reporting system for the organisation and 2) automate the manual efforts that go into the preparation, review and approval of these budgets/forecasts and reports. The system will remove and significantly minimise the current reliance on manually prepared excel spreadsheets for the periodic budgeting, forecasting and reporting duties of the DLS Finance team. The system will equally provide a more accurate, timely and user-friendly period planning tool and a reporting source for non- finance staff in DLS without heavily relying on the finance team. The scope of the contract is the provision, implementation and ongoing future support of a fully integrated Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) reporting system. The chosen system is expected to meet the following requirements as a minimum from implementation and also provide the opportunity for future improvements as the business needs of DLS continue to evolve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032420-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,254 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCUR SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032420-2024
- 15 Apr 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012200-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.diamond.ac.uk
- https://www.diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk
- https://www.diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

## Provenance

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