Scope
Reference
P2503-1
Description
3.1 The ECITB wishes to appoint a provider to fulfil its requirement for the services of a Project Management Consultant for the ECITB's general ledger (GL) refresh project this summer. The initial Contract term will be for 12 months, with an optional extension of 12 months.
We though envisage the initial programme to only last for 6-8 weeks due to its low complexity commencing implementation ideally in June 2025. The deadline for go live with our new software, including full implementation and testing phases is August/September 2025. The ECITB may require additional services to support future software/App add-ons (to be costed separately).
Procurement pack held full detail
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £30,816 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 August 2025 to 25 June 2026
- Possible extension to 25 June 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 7 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract of one year with extensions provides the ECITB with the option for additional support under the agreed terms during the first 1-2 years of the software's use.
At the ECITB's discretion, we may request additional, related services during both the initial term and any optional extension, such as:
1. Implementation of additional bolt-on modules
2. Development of system reporting requirements
3. Additional system and reporting needs in line with business changes, efficiencies and improvement or wider regulation or directives.
For the optional extension, rates will be pre-agreed with the ECITB including the scope of services.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract of one year with extensions provides the ECITB with the option for additional
support under the agreed terms during the first 1-2 years of the software's use.
At the ECITB's discretion, we may request additional, related services during both the initial
term and any optional extension, such as:
1. Implementation of additional bolt-on modules
2. Development of system reporting requirements
3. Additional system and reporting needs in line with business changes, efficiencies and improvement or wider regulation or directives. For the optional extension, rates will be pre-agreed with the ECITB including the scope of
services.
CPV classifications
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
FORVIS MAZARS LLP
- Companies House: OC308299
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNCL-5949-VHVD
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 264506
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPJ-1399-NBBQ
Kings House Business Center, Home Park Business Estate, Station Road
Kings Langley
WD4 8LZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government