United Kingdom-Liverpool: Software implementation services – Framework Lead

The current contract for Software implementation services – Framework Lead is projected to end on 28-SEP-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: RM1042 – Corporate Software Solutions.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 7: Computer and related services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Primarily in the UK with some limited requirements overseas.
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 84
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 750 000 000 and 950 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Contracting Authority, in partnership with Pro5 Group, is putting in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. Central Government Bodies and their Arm’s Length Bodies are not excluded from using this Framework but should seek approval from CCS prior to use.
The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for Corporate Software Solutions: A vehicle to provide solutions for complex business needs based on common product types; the intended supply chain will provide more services and expertise (with required products) than as standard by generalist suppliers. The Authority is looking to access a specialist supply base for common software solutions such as ERP, CRM and EDRM systems. The Authority aims to procure a framework agreement for this requirement in collaboration with the Pro5 Group of professional buying organisations.
The scope of this procurement will ensure:
– Implementation of common software for business needs with associated services, covering:
– Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Solutions
– Finance IT Software Solutions
– Human Resources (HR) & Payroll Software Solutions
– Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Solutions
– Data Management and Reporting (DMS) Software Solutions
– Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Software Solutions
– Mobile Application Solutions
– Requirements are split by specialisms in product type
– Identification of the right product for the right outcome
CCS reserves the right for an electronic auction to be held by Public Sector bodies during further competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement(s).
The Framework Agreement will have an Initial Period of two years with the option to extend for two subsequent 12 month periods at the discretion of CCS.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no