PQ0218 - Phase 2B - ERP Procurement Support - AWARD

BCC is undergoing a parallel procurement process through CCS framework (RM3821) to procure an agnostic fully integrated ERP Solution via a strategic implementation partner. It is anticipated the SI and solution will be mobilised in September 2019, anticipated release cycle for HR and Payroll September 2020 and Finance/Procurement Feb/March 2021. Neither the ERP Solution (branded software) nor the Software Implementation partner are known at this time as the procurement exercise is in progress.

The implementation support partner will be required over two key phases of the programme; organisational readiness work-stream prior to September 2019 transitioning through to full business implementation support as defined in work-stream packages and is currently being procured.

The Implementation Support Partner will work closely with the Council's programme team, business process owners and in conjunction with the Council's chosen system provider as defined by the current procurement to ensure the programme's aims and objectives are successfully met.

BCC are looking for a supplier to support them through the final stages of the procurement of the SI and solution through to mobilisation of that supplier including but not limited to providing specific resource to evaluate the SI and contract negotiation.

This contract will be for a period of 5 months commencing May 2019 until September 2019.

Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000.

If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation.

Your completed quotation should be returned by noon on 29th April 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc