Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
EH21 6UU
Contact
Andy Oughton
Telephone
+44 1314740000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00364
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Finance System Implementation Manager
Reference number
QMU-29354
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Procurement of a Project Manager to oversee the deployment and implementation and embedding of the new finance system.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance
Queen Margaret University.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
QMU have procured a new ERP Finance Software solution.
For the project's next phases, QMU requires a Project Manager to implement the deployment and embedding of the new system and associated processes.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
In compiling the statement of requirements for the next phase, it has become apparent that the consulting Project Manager will need in-depth knowledge of QMU’s existing culture and processes and procedures across the whole finance and department as well as in-depth knowledge of Unit 4’s ERP Finance Software. Although multiple organisations may have experience with Unit 4’s systems, the technical knowledge regarding QMU’s internal finance operations currently only exists with the proposed Consultant through their work in the first phase.
It is determined that the Consultant’s unique technical knowledge of QMU’s finance policies, processes, procedures, and culture would lead to a lack of competition should a public procurement be conducted and therefore qualifies QMU to implement the negotiated procedure without prior publication process in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
QMU-29354
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Continuate Digital Consulting Group
42 Deerings Road
Reigate
RH2 0PN
Telephone
+44 7714743560
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £150,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:739797)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
27 Chambers St
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom