Scope
Description
The Council is committed to implementing a new finance system (Unit4) due to go live before Sept 2025 when the current finance system is switched off.
Embridge Consulting initially carried out a standalone piece of work early in the project (awarded via G-Cloud).
Since completion of the initial work, it has come to light that additional resource is required to ensure a smooth transition onto the new system.
South Kesteven DC intend to award a new contract with Embridge Consulting as they are a recognised partner of Unit 4 and already have knowledge of this specific project so would be able to provide consistency in work.
Use of another supplier at this stage of the project would cause delays on an already time sensitive project due to the additional time it would take to get a new supplier up to speed on the project.
Contract value - £200,000 Ex. VAT.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £238,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 May 2025 to 30 September 2025
- Possible extension to 31 December 2025
- 7 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension for 3 months - as a contingency should additional support be required after system goes live.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
Supplier carried out an initial piece of work at the start of project. However, it has come to light that additional support and resource is required from the same supplier in order to maintain consistency.
Switching to another supplier would cause delays and additional costs to the project due to additional time required to get a new supplier up to speed on the project.
Supplier
EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 09600193
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVH-3653-NQXZ
Suite 2046 Fleet House
Northfleet
DA11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Kesteven District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZL-1652-YMNZ
Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine's Road,
Grantham
NG31 6TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government