Matrix Programme - Technology (including ERP) & Systems Integration Services Procurement

In March 2021, Government Business Services launched the 'Shared Services Strategy for Government'.

This strategy created the concept of five clusters of departments, each cluster sharing a common set of process, common cloud-based ERP and ancillary systems and a single shared service centre to deliver corporate services across finance, HR and payroll.

The Authority has awarded two contracts following conclusion of the procurement process, one for the SaaS ERP Solution along with one for the Systems Integrator.

These contracts jointly enable the Matrix Programme to meet the objectives of the Shared Services Strategy for Government and user needs of the Departments within the cluster to ensure delivery of high quality, VfM (Value for Money), shared HR (Human Resources), Finance services and Payroll which meet the needs of service users.

The period of the agreement relating to the Matrix Solution as supplied by the SaaS Vendor will be for initial period of 10 years, with the option of extension for up to 2 further years.

The period of the agreement with the Systems Integrator for implementation and support services will be for initial period of 5 years, with the option of extension for up to 2 further years.

The maximum contract values stated within this notice for both contracts, includes all committed and uncommitted costs that may be enacted at some point throughout the lifetime of the contract(s) should the Authority require this.

The additional services include (but are not limited to): Licence costs (inc.

3rd party) Core fees Project Accounting Recruitment Inventory Management AMS Support Future ALB onboardings This includes provisions for contract extensions, further details can be found in the notice description.

For further information please refer to the Find a Tender Services Contract Award Notice which can be found here - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031882-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1