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SHCG Finance System - AWARD

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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18 Mar 2025 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

South Hampshire College Group has completed the procurement process for a new cloud-based finance system solution, awarding the contract to Ion Industries. This procurement falls under the financial analysis and accounting software package category (CPV code: 48440000). The process utilized an open procedure, starting with expressions of interest accepted until 7th February 2025, and with a tender submission deadline of 28th February 2025. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030. The total contract value is £161,259.56, and the project will cover a broad geographic area, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in financial and accounting software solutions to expand their portfolio by competing for similar contracts. It emphasises the need for robust, cloud-based finance systems, making it ideal for software providers experienced in this industry. Such projects can significantly contribute to business growth by securing long-term contracts and gaining visibility in the public procurement market. Businesses with a focus on innovative financial technology and a proven track record in delivering comprehensive accounting solutions will be well-suited to similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHCG Finance System - AWARD

Notice Description

SHCG are currently out to tender for the provision a cloud based finance system solution. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 7th February 2025 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 28th February 2025 Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. It is not expected that this contract exceeds the FTS threshold. Tenders returned above this limit will be automatically rejected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/798ae6c2-4b90-4003-8e45-792787feeba5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444000 - Accounting system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,259 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO14 1NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fort Fareham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ION INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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