Cambridge City Council - Consultancy services for Repairs and Maintenance Digital Management System - Review, Research Options and Tender Process for a New System

Tender description

Cambridge City Council is looking for a consultant to review the City Council's Repairs and Maintenance AccuServ system with the objective of transitioning to a new system that comprehensively addresses key areas in housing stock management, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and resident satisfaction. Requirements for the project: • Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing Repairs and Maintenance AccuServ system. • Identify any deficiencies in the system and perform a gap analysis. If the analysis indicates inadequacies, proceed with the following steps: Market Research: • Research the market to identify alternative operating systems and solutions. We have already undertaken a PIN to the open market supported with questions for the Council's key requirements. • Assess each option based on its ability to address the identified challenges. Option Appraisal: • Provide an option appraisal report comparing the current system with the identified alternatives. • Recommend the most suitable option based on cost-effectiveness, functionality, and alignment with the City Council's objectives. Business Case Development: • Design a comprehensive business case for the selected option, outlining any capital investment costs, expected benefits, and return on investment. • Where applicable, present the business case to relevant stakeholders for approval. Tender Process: • Develop a comprehensive specification document reflecting the requirements for the new system. • Manage the tender process with Cambridge City Council procurement team and support the Council in supplier selection and evaluation. Communication • Consultant to hold appropriate update meetings with client lead monthly/fortnightly/weekly dependent on the level of activity.