← Back to search results

AwardedFind a Tender · award
BuyerThe Education and Training Foundation
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published23 Nov 2023

What is being bought

As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has procured a new finance system. The previous system (Sage 200 / WAP) was no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There were also issues with how other systems within ETF communicated with the previous finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD). ETF reviewed the market for systems which could provide solutions to all issues and could integrate with ETF’s Azure database. As a result of the tender process ETF has selected one supplier as a long-term systems partner.

Delivery location

UK

Categories

Software package and information systems 48000000Compliance software package 48170000Transaction-processing software package 48217000Tax preparation software package 48412000Financial analysis and accounting software package 48440000Financial analysis software package 48441000Financial systems software package 48442000Accounting software package 48443000Software-related services 72260000Software support services 72261000Software implementation services 72263000Software consultancy services 72266000Software supply services 72268000

Lot details

Lot 1

The aim of this tender was to secure a new finance system including procurement functionality and which can integrate with existing systems.

Statuscancelled

Award criteria
Increasing efficiencies and streamlining processes — 15
Project plan — 10
Project requirements — 40
Support offering, capability, capacity and skills — 10
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — 5
Added Value — 2
price — 18

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1Software package and information systems, Compliance software package, Transaction-processing software package, Tax preparation software package, Financial analysis and accounting software package, Financial analysis software package, Financial systems software package, Accounting software package, Software-related services, Software support services, Software implementation services, Software consultancy servicesNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 48. The category anchor is Software package and information systems (48000000); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 486,8371 median · 9.6 average (2,487 of 6,837 with a bid count)1.8 average (2,927 of 6,837 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer312 median · 15.7 average (3 of 3 with a bid count)1 average (3 of 3 with named award suppliers)Not published
Delivery region: UK1,8932 median · 22.7 average (611 of 1,893 with a bid count)3 average (732 of 1,893 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byGPA
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Awards

Contracts

034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1

Statusactive
Value£195,533

Documents & submission route

No documents are published in the current source record.

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03b47e
Latest release ID034634-2023
Latest release timestampThu Nov 23 2023 10:41:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsOpen procedure
Main procurement categoryservices
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis32014L0024
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release1
Contracts in latest release1
Parties in latest release3

Notice history

DateEventReference
23 Nov 2023award, contract034634-2023
14 Apr 2023tenderUpdate010748-2023
20 Mar 2023tender008076-2023

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
{
  "id": "034634-2023",
  "tag": [
    "award",
    "contract"
  ],
  "bids": {
    "statistics": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "bids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "value": 5,
        "measure": "smeBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "value": 0,
        "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "electronicBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      }
    ]
  },
  "date": "2023-11-23T10:41:44Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b47e",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
    "name": "The Education and Training Foundation"
  },
  "awards": [
    {
      "id": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-99062",
          "name": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "1"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tender": {
    "id": "FIN 22/23.1",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "cancelled",
        "hasOptions": false,
        "description": "The aim of this tender was to secure a new finance system including procurement functionality and which can integrate with existing systems.",
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Increasing efficiencies and streamlining processes",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "15"
            },
            {
              "name": "Project plan",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "10"
            },
            {
              "name": "Project requirements",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "40"
            },
            {
              "name": "Support offering, capability, capacity and skills",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "10"
            },
            {
              "name": "Equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "5"
            },
            {
              "name": "Added Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "2"
            },
            {
              "type": "price",
              "description": "18"
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UK"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "48000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
          },
          {
            "id": "48170000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Compliance software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48217000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Transaction-processing software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48412000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Tax preparation software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48440000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis and accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48441000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48442000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial systems software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48443000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "72260000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software-related services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72261000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software support services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72263000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software implementation services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72266000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software consultancy services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Finance System",
    "status": "complete",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
    },
    "description": "As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has procured a new finance system. The previous system (Sage 200 / WAP) was no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There were also issues with how other systems within ETF communicated with the previous finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD).\nETF reviewed the market for systems which could provide solutions to all issues and could integrate with ETF’s Azure database. As a result of the tender process ETF has selected one supplier as a long-term systems partner.",
    "classification": {
      "id": "72268000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Software supply services"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
      "name": "The Education and Training Foundation",
      "roles": [
        "buyer",
        "centralPurchasingBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1W 9SP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.et-foundation.co.uk",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Charity"
          },
          {
            "id": "09",
            "scheme": "COFOG",
            "description": "Education"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "The Education and Training Foundation"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Commissioning and Procurement Lead",
        "email": "tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2037408280"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-99062",
      "name": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKE32",
        "locality": "Sheffield",
        "postalCode": "S1 2EX",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "St. James House, Vicar Lane"
      },
      "details": {
        "scale": "sme"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "telephone": "+44 2079524690"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-103",
      "name": "Public Procurement Review Service",
      "roles": [
        "reviewBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "locality": "London",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Cabinet Office"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Service"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 3450103503"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "contracts": [
    {
      "id": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "value": {
        "amount": 195533,
        "currency": "GBP"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "dateSigned": "2023-11-22T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "description": "(MT Ref:230809)",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
Complete JSON history (3 releases)
23 Nov 2023 · 034634-2023 · award, contract
{
  "id": "034634-2023",
  "tag": [
    "award",
    "contract"
  ],
  "bids": {
    "statistics": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "bids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "value": 5,
        "measure": "smeBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "value": 0,
        "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "electronicBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      }
    ]
  },
  "date": "2023-11-23T10:41:44Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b47e",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
    "name": "The Education and Training Foundation"
  },
  "awards": [
    {
      "id": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-99062",
          "name": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "1"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tender": {
    "id": "FIN 22/23.1",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "cancelled",
        "hasOptions": false,
        "description": "The aim of this tender was to secure a new finance system including procurement functionality and which can integrate with existing systems.",
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Increasing efficiencies and streamlining processes",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "15"
            },
            {
              "name": "Project plan",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "10"
            },
            {
              "name": "Project requirements",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "40"
            },
            {
              "name": "Support offering, capability, capacity and skills",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "10"
            },
            {
              "name": "Equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "5"
            },
            {
              "name": "Added Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "description": "2"
            },
            {
              "type": "price",
              "description": "18"
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UK"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "48000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
          },
          {
            "id": "48170000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Compliance software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48217000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Transaction-processing software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48412000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Tax preparation software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48440000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis and accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48441000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48442000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial systems software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48443000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "72260000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software-related services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72261000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software support services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72263000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software implementation services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72266000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software consultancy services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Finance System",
    "status": "complete",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
    },
    "description": "As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has procured a new finance system. The previous system (Sage 200 / WAP) was no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There were also issues with how other systems within ETF communicated with the previous finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD).\nETF reviewed the market for systems which could provide solutions to all issues and could integrate with ETF’s Azure database. As a result of the tender process ETF has selected one supplier as a long-term systems partner.",
    "classification": {
      "id": "72268000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Software supply services"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
      "name": "The Education and Training Foundation",
      "roles": [
        "buyer",
        "centralPurchasingBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1W 9SP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.et-foundation.co.uk",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Charity"
          },
          {
            "id": "09",
            "scheme": "COFOG",
            "description": "Education"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "The Education and Training Foundation"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Commissioning and Procurement Lead",
        "email": "tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2037408280"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-99062",
      "name": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKE32",
        "locality": "Sheffield",
        "postalCode": "S1 2EX",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "St. James House, Vicar Lane"
      },
      "details": {
        "scale": "sme"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Moore Stephens Insight Limited"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "telephone": "+44 2079524690"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-103",
      "name": "Public Procurement Review Service",
      "roles": [
        "reviewBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "locality": "London",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Cabinet Office"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Service"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 3450103503"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "contracts": [
    {
      "id": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "value": {
        "amount": 195533,
        "currency": "GBP"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "034634-2023-FIN22/23.1-1",
      "dateSigned": "2023-11-22T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "description": "(MT Ref:230809)",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
14 Apr 2023 · 010748-2023 · tenderUpdate
{
  "id": "010748-2023",
  "tag": [
    "tenderUpdate"
  ],
  "date": "2023-04-14T10:41:53+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b47e",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
    "name": "The Education and Training Foundation"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "FIN 22/23.1",
    "title": "Finance System",
    "amendments": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "description": "We are extending the deadlines for both questions and tender submissions to allow bidders more time to ask questions and prepare bids due to the complex nature of our requirements, and to ensure the right stakeholders can be involved in the bid evaluation process.",
        "unstructuredChanges": [
          {
            "where": {
              "label": "Time limit",
              "section": "IV.2.2"
            },
            "newValue": {
              "date": "2023-05-12T12:00:00+01:00"
            },
            "oldValue": {
              "date": "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
            }
          },
          {
            "where": {
              "label": "Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender",
              "section": "IV.2.6"
            },
            "newValue": {
              "date": "2023-06-16"
            },
            "oldValue": {
              "date": "2023-05-22"
            }
          },
          {
            "where": {
              "label": "Conditions for opening of tenders",
              "section": "IV.2.7"
            },
            "newValue": {
              "date": "2023-05-12T12:00:00+01:00"
            },
            "oldValue": {
              "date": "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
            }
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
    },
    "description": "As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) have embarked on the procurement of a new finance system. The current system (Sage 200 / WAP) is no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There are also issues with how other systems within ETF communicate with the finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD).\nThe decision has been made to review the market for systems that can provide solutions to all issues and can integrate with ETF’s Azure database. This document is the initiation of that process, with a view to shortlisting a number of systems to be presented to an interview panel, with further analysis and discussion as appropriate. ETF is looking to elect one supplier as a long-term systems partner.",
    "classification": {
      "id": "72268000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Software supply services"
    },
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
      "name": "The Education and Training Foundation",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1W 9SP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.et-foundation.co.uk",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "The Education and Training Foundation"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Commissioning and Procurement Lead",
        "email": "tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2037408280"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
20 Mar 2023 · 008076-2023 · tender
{
  "id": "008076-2023",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2023-03-20T16:37:40Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b47e",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
    "name": "The Education and Training Foundation"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "FIN 22/23.1",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 166667,
          "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "There is a two-year optional extension period built into the five-year term."
        },
        "hasOptions": false,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "The aim of this tender is to secure a new finance system including procurement functionality and which can integrate with existing systems. Full details of the requirements of the platform are set out in Part 2 of the Tender Response Document.\nETF is open to proposals from either one bidder which can both provide and implement the solution, or from bidders acting as an implementation partner for third-party software providers, or from bidders proposing the use of their own software via a preferred implementation partner. The budget provided in all bids should cover all project requirements and elements including any third-party costs.\nThe value of the contract across the full five years is up to 200000GBP including VAT.",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 1800
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UK"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "48000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
          },
          {
            "id": "48170000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Compliance software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48217000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Transaction-processing software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48412000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Tax preparation software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48440000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis and accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48441000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial analysis software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48442000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Financial systems software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "48443000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Accounting software package"
          },
          {
            "id": "72260000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software-related services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72261000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software support services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72263000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software implementation services"
          },
          {
            "id": "72266000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Software consultancy services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Finance System",
    "value": {
      "amount": 200000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    },
    "status": "active",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "economic",
        "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
      },
      {
        "id": "technical",
        "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
      }
    ],
    "bidOpening": {
      "date": "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "startDate": "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "description": "As part of its digital transformation programme and drive for improved systems, The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) have embarked on the procurement of a new finance system. The current system (Sage 200 / WAP) is no longer deemed to be sufficient to support the current structure, need for future fluidity and current reporting demands. There are also issues with how other systems within ETF communicate with the finance system, leading to potential non-compliance with finance regulations and Making Tax Digital (MTD).\nThe decision has been made to review the market for systems that can provide solutions to all issues and can integrate with ETF’s Azure database. This document is the initiation of that process, with a view to shortlisting a number of systems to be presented to an interview panel, with further analysis and discussion as appropriate. ETF is looking to elect one supplier as a long-term systems partner.",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "hasRecurrence": false,
    "classification": {
      "id": "72268000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Software supply services"
    },
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "bidValidityPeriod": {
        "endDate": "2023-05-22T23:59:59+01:00"
      }
    },
    "submissionMethod": [
      "electronicSubmission"
    ],
    "otherRequirements": {
      "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-9697",
      "name": "The Education and Training Foundation",
      "roles": [
        "buyer",
        "centralPurchasingBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1W 9SP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.et-foundation.co.uk",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Charity"
          },
          {
            "id": "09",
            "scheme": "COFOG",
            "description": "Education"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "The Education and Training Foundation"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk",
        "name": "Commissioning and Procurement Lead",
        "email": "tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2037408280"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-103",
      "name": "Public Procurement Review Service",
      "roles": [
        "reviewBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "locality": "London",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Cabinet Office"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Service"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 3450103503"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228989.\nThe buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.\nSuppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.\n(MT Ref:228989)",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}