RM1042 — Corporate Software Solutions.

Descriptions

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Contracting Authority, in partnership with Pro5 Group, has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. Central Government Bodies and their Arm's Length Bodies are not excluded from using this Framework but should seek approval from CCS prior to use.Public Sector Bodies have a need for Corporate Software Solutions: A vehicle to provide solutions for complex business needs based on common product types; the intended supply chain will provide more services and expertise (with required products) than as standard by generalist suppliers. The Authority has provided access to a specialist supply base for common software solutions such as ERP, CRM and EDRM systems. The Authority has procured a framework agreement for this requirement in collaboration with the Pro5 Group of professional buying organisations.The scope of this procurement ensures:— Implementation of common software for business needs with associated services, covering:— Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Solutions;— Finance IT Software Solutions;— Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Software Solutions;— Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Solutions;— Data Management and Reporting (DMS) Software Solutions;— Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Software Solutions;— Mobile Application Solutions;— Requirements split by specialisms in product type;— Identification of the right product for the right outcome.The Framework Agreement has an Initial Period of two years with the option to extend for two subsequent12 month periods at the discretion of CCS.